Current Affairs · 29 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 29 August 2026.
Nepal flash floods 2026: 579 dead, nearly 2,000 missing; India evacuates stranded nationals
On 28 August 2026, Nepal’s flash floods killed 579 people, left nearly 2,000 missing, and prompted India to assist stranded nationals.
Madras High Court rebukes minister Marie Wilson in Puducherry criminal case
The Madras High Court criticised Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson in a 2022 Puducherry criminal case and allowed withdrawal of his quash petition.
High Court orders response in election petitions against Vijay and Aadhav Arjuna
The Madras High Court has ordered respondents to file replies in election petitions challenging the victories of Vijay and Minister Aadhav Arjuna.
Tamil Nadu registration offices to issue extra tokens on Aug. 31 for auspicious registrations
The Registration Department has ordered extra booking tokens on August 31, 2026, across Tamil Nadu sub-registrar offices for auspicious-day document registrations.
Chennai Corporation resolution seeks release of ward development funds
At the August 2026 Chennai Corporation council meeting, a resolution urged the Tamil Nadu government to release ward development funds.
Chennai Metropolitan Area’s third master plan, 2027–2047, under CMDA
Tamil Nadu’s Housing and Urban Development policy note says CMDA is preparing Chennai Metropolitan Area’s third master plan for 2027–2047.
PM Modi’s Aug 29–Sep 1, 2026 Central Asia visit: SCO, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
PM Narendra Modi’s Aug 29–Sep 1, 2026 visit includes Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, the 26th SCO Summit and the 6th World Nomad Games.
India’s G20 finance track: Sitharaman’s US-Canada visit, Aug–Sep 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Aug 28–Sep 2, 2026 visit covers Canada, the US, and G20 finance meetings.
NTA reforms task force led by Nandan Nilekani seeks public suggestions till 13 September 2026
A high-powered task force on public examination reforms has invited stakeholder suggestions, with submissions open till 13 September 2026.
Jan Dhan Yojana completes 12 years with 59.09 crore accounts and ₹3.17 lakh crore deposits
Launched on 28 August 2014, PM Jan Dhan Yojana has crossed 59.09 crore bank accounts with ₹3.17 lakh crore deposits.
Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu plea on Mekedatu dam on Aug. 31, 2026
Tamil Nadu has sought a ban on any permission or order for the Mekedatu dam project, and the Supreme Court will hear the plea on 31 August 2026.
AYUSH admissions 2026: Tamil Nadu releases rank list; 4,693 candidates in government quota
Tamil Nadu released the AYUSH rank list for 2026, with 4,693 candidates in the government quota and counselling starting on September 3.
Tamil Nadu Assembly 2026: Prices of 41 essential commodities under continuous monitoring
Tamil Nadu said it is monitoring the prices of 41 essential commodities and will use ration and green shops to ease price pressure.
Tamil Nadu Assembly 2026: Self-certification limit for residential building approvals raised to 5,000 sq ft
Tamil Nadu announced higher self-certification limits for residential building approvals and multiple housing and urban development measures in the Assembly.