Current Affairs · 26 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 26 August 2026.
Arunachal Pradesh police rescue 19 children, including a 3-year-old, from trafficking network
Police in Arunachal Pradesh rescued 19 children, including a 3-year-old, from a trafficking network operating across several districts.
Tamil Nadu to install automated bottle-return machines in TASMAC outlets statewide
TASMAC has decided to install automated machines across Tamil Nadu to collect empty liquor bottles, following a High Court order and a pilot in select shops.
Chennai’s inland fisheries declined as sea catch and mechanised boats expanded
The report traces how inland fishing in Madras declined over four decades while sea fishing, mechanised boats and Kasimedu harbour expanded.
Chennai’s industrial evolution from Madras Presidency to modern manufacturing hub
A TNPSC-relevant account of how Madras/Chennai built its industrial base from 1639 to 1958 with ports, mills, banks and industrial estates.
Parandur airport project row: farmers cite 5-year protest, 5,740 acres and 1,700 acres land claim
On 2026-08-26, Parandur farmers’ protest committee met Chief Minister Vijay and said the airport project needed 5,740 acres, not 90% acquired land.
Caste census data collection: Kharge and Rahul urge Modi to change the open-ended method
On 2026-08-25, Congress leaders Kharge and Rahul Gandhi asked PM Modi to change the caste-data collection method in the caste census.
Odisha Human Rights Commission orders 13-point probe into wrong parent names in orphan’s certificates and Aadhaar
Odisha Human Rights Commission ordered a 13-point inquiry on 2026-08-26 into incorrect parent names in an orphan student’s certificates and Aadhaar card.
DRDO missile production technology to be shared with eligible Indian firms: key defence-industrial policy move
India has approved DRDO missile production technologies for qualified domestic firms to speed up indigenous missile manufacturing and reduce import dependence.
Chennai launches 250 buses, including 130 AC electric buses, under ₹290.08 crore phase
Tamil Nadu launched 250 buses in Chennai, including 130 AC electric buses, as part of a ₹290.08 crore phase and wider fleet expansion plans.
Tamil Nadu to act on free Emicizumab for Hemophilia-A patients
The Health Minister said Tamil Nadu is taking steps to provide Emicizumab for Hemophilia-A patients, noting it is not yet in the National Health Mission essential medicines list.
Tamil Nadu to set up ₹2 crore mineral control centre and new PSU for mineral marketing
Tamil Nadu announced a ₹2 crore state mineral control and monitoring centre, a new PSU for mineral marketing, and drone-satellite based surveillance.
Panama and El Salvador declare drought emergencies as El Niño intensifies in Central America
Panama and El Salvador declared emergencies in August 2026 as El Niño-driven drought hit Central America, affecting the Panama Canal and agriculture.
U.S. sends Saudi civil nuclear pact to Congress under Atomic Energy Act; 90-day review begins
The United States has submitted a Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress for review under the Atomic Energy Act, triggering a 90-day review period.
Praggnanandhaa reaches Grand Chess Tour final in St. Louis; faces world champion Fabiano Caruana
R. Praggnanandhaa advanced to the Grand Chess Tour final in St. Louis after defeating Vincent Keymer on points and will face Fabiano Caruana.
Tamil Nadu registration department to issue extra tokens on Aavani Avittam and Pournami, Aug 27
The Registration Department announced extra tokens on 27 August 2026 for document registration due to Aavani Avittam and Pournami demand.