Current Affairs · 5 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 5 September 2026.
Air India Express to stop Chennai–Madurai sector from 25 October 2026 after 68 years
Air India Express is set to stop the Chennai–Madurai–Chennai service from 25 October 2026, ending a 68-year run on the route.
EC disqualifies former Velachery MLA Aassan Maulaana for 3 years over election expense violation
The Election Commission barred J.M.H. Aassan Maulaana from contesting elections for three years from August 2026 under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
UNGA backs Africa-size map reform; Mercator projection challenged in 2026 vote
The UN General Assembly on 4 September 2026 backed a move away from the Mercator map, with Togo leading a campaign for Equal Earth projections.
India backs UN resolution on Equal Earth map; UNGA vote on Mercator distortion
On 4 September 2026, India voted for a UNGA resolution sponsored by Togo to promote equal-area map projections and reduce Mercator distortion.
National Teachers’ Awards 2026: 82 educators to be honoured by President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the 2026 National Teachers’ Awards on 82 educators, including 48 school teachers and 13 skill trainers.
UNGA 81st session: Jaishankar to speak on September 26, 2026
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will address the UN General Debate on September 26 during the 81st UNGA session in New York.
Tamil Nadu debt-GSDP ratio: government consultant says 23% is sustainable level
A government economic consultant said Tamil Nadu’s sustainable debt-GSDP ratio is 23%, compared with the current 27%.
Tamil Nadu paddy procurement stalled as government order for 2026 season is delayed
Paddy procurement in Tamil Nadu, scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, has been delayed because the government order has not yet been issued.
Tamil Nadu elephant corridor survey: Madras High Court gives 3 months to file report
The Madras High Court on 2026-09-05 gave the Tamil Nadu government 3 months to submit a report on identifying elephant corridors.
West Bengal tourism logo, ₹500 crore tourism push and 11 boats announced in 2026
West Bengal announced a new tourism logo, ₹500 crore tourism allocation, 11 boats and 20 lakh mangrove saplings in September 2026.
PM Modi flags screen-time and drug addiction concerns in meeting with 82 award-winning teachers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged teachers to reduce excessive screen time and watch for drug addiction among students during a September 4, 2026 meeting.
Chennai gold price falls by ₹1,360 per sovereign on September 5, 2026
On September 5, 2026, 22-carat gold in Chennai fell by ₹1,360 per sovereign, while silver prices remained unchanged.