Current Affairs · 5 September 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 5 September 2026.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu - National

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.

NationalThe Hindu - National

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.

InternationalThe Hindu - International

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.

InternationalThe Hindu - National

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.

Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu - National

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.

InternationalThe Hindu - National

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.

EconomyThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu

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 NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

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.

EnvironmentHindu Tamil Thisai

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.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu - National

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.

NationalThe Hindu - National

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.

EconomyHindu Tamil Thisai

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.