Current Affairs · 4 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 4 September 2026.
TN police and fire services get major 2026 reforms: ₹1 crore duty-death compensation, new vehicles, facilities
Tamil Nadu announced 59 measures for police and fire services, including ₹1 crore compensation for duty deaths and major infrastructure upgrades.
U.S.-Iran conflict: 2026 West Asia escalation and attacks on military bases
Iran said six naval personnel were killed in U.S. attacks on September 1, 2026, as the conflict widened across West Asia.
U.S. sanctions on Cuba deepen energy crisis in September 2026
The United States imposed new sanctions on Cuba on September 3, 2026, targeting Fidel Ernesto Castro and Abapet amid worsening blackouts.
Nepal flood death toll rises to 1,252 as Tibet quake adds fresh concern in September 2026
A devastating flood in Nepal killed 1,252 people, while a 5.0 magnitude earthquake in Tibet added to the alarm in September 2026.
PM Modi reviews Varanasi flood response as Ganga crosses danger mark in September 2026
In September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the flood situation in Varanasi after the Ganga crossed the danger mark.
Premalatha urges 8-hour police shifts, more vacancies and higher allowances in Tamil Nadu
In the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Premalatha asked for 8-hour police shifts, filling 9,129 vacancies and raising allowances for police and home guards.
TN Assembly sees heated debate on law and order, Thoothukudi firing and crime data
In the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin and ministers debated law and order, crime figures, POCSO cases and the Thoothukudi firing issue.
Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain gets bail in water scam case
In September 2026, a Delhi special court granted bail to former minister Satyendar Jain in the water scam case linked to sewage treatment tenders.
Delhi High Court on footpath encroachment: illegal huts, shops cannot be allowed
In September 2026, the Delhi High Court said footpaths are meant for pedestrians and cannot be occupied by huts or shops.
ISRO launches EOS-05 on GSLV-F17; India’s first geosynchronous imaging satellite
On September 4, 2026, ISRO launched EOS-05 on GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota, making it India’s first imaging satellite to monitor from geosynchronous orbit.
India–New Zealand FTA to start next month; 100% tariff-free access for Indian exports
India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement on April 27, with tariff-free access for 100% of Indian exports and a promised $20 billion investment over 15 years.
State Information Commission orders disclosure of temple assets and rent arrears within 3 months
The Tamil Nadu State Information Commission ordered publication of temple property, lease and financial details within 90 days.
World Bank weighs $477 million financing for Telangana health transformation programme
The World Bank is considering $477 million financing for Telangana’s health programme, with total financing of $1,641 million and approval likely in November.
India-Belgium sign MoU in New Delhi on defence, energy, cybercrime and technology ties
India and Belgium signed an MoU in New Delhi to expand cooperation in defence, energy, cybercrime and technology.