Current Affairs · 2 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 2 September 2026.
Kerala creates dedicated Senior Citizens’ Welfare Department with ₹10 crore budget and 14-district support system
Kerala has set up a new Senior Citizens’ Welfare Department with ₹10 crore allocation, district-level offices and a 24-hour helpline plan.
Arunachal dragonfly record adds spoon-tailed duskhawker to India’s Odonata checklist
A 2024 photograph from Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh confirmed the spoon-tailed duskhawker in India, strengthening the country’s dragonfly checklist.
PM Modi flags terrorism, drug trafficking and connectivity at SCO Bishkek summit
At the 2026 SCO summit in Bishkek, PM Narendra Modi called for no double standards on terrorism and stronger regional cooperation on security, drugs and connectivity.
Toll fee hike at 15 plazas in Tamil Nadu from September 2026: key facts for TNPSC
From 1 September 2026, toll charges rose by 5% to 7% at 15 plazas in Tamil Nadu, including Vikravandi.
Tamil Nadu warns MBBS colleges to charge fees only for 4.5 years, citing NMC rules in 2026
The Health Minister said MBBS colleges must collect tuition only for 4.5 years and warned of action against violations.
Tamil Nadu Assembly announces ₹10 lakh insurance for gig workers and new labour welfare measures in 2026
The Tamil Nadu Assembly saw labour welfare announcements including ₹10 lakh insurance for gig workers, training centres and transport subsidies.
Tamil Nadu to expand foreign investment outreach with UK visit and Taiwan mission in 2026
Tamil Nadu plans UK and Taiwan visits in September 2026 to attract foreign investment, alongside reported first-100-day MoUs and jobs.
Tamil Nadu announces 9 women industrial parks, 13 new estates and multiple MSME incentives in 2026
Tamil Nadu announced 9 women industrial parks, 13 new industrial estates and several sector-specific incentives in the Assembly.
Tamil Nadu announces 10% wage hike and higher welfare contributions for cooperative handloom weavers
Tamil Nadu announced a 10% wage hike for cooperative handloom weavers and raised welfare contribution rates, along with new textile and handloom sector projects.
Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu rises to 10,000 cusecs from Karnataka reservoirs
Karnataka released 10,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, while the Cauvery Management Authority had earlier ordered 9,000 cusecs for 15 days.
Supreme Court uses Article 142 to quash NEET-UG protest FIRs and orders compensation policy
On September 1, 2026, the Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to quash FIRs linked to NEET-UG 2026 protests and asked the Centre to frame a compensation policy for affected families.
UN Secretary-General Guterres to attend India-hosted 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, September 2026
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on September 12-13, 2026, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expected to attend.
Tirumala Brahmotsavam 2026: dates, rituals and key schedule for exam prep
Tirumala will host two Brahmotsavam festivals in 2026, with the first beginning on 15 September and major rituals through 23 September.
India-Afghanistan T20 series: Bumrah returns in India squad for 3 matches in Delhi
India announced a 15-member squad for the 3-match T20 series against Afghanistan, scheduled in Delhi on 13, 15 and 17 September 2026.
DMK names 76 representatives to oversee 110-district reorganisation in Tamil Nadu
On 2 September 2026, DMK announced 76 representatives to supervise the reorganisation of its 110 districts and related organisational units.