Current Affairs · 10 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 10 September 2026.
TN govt’s Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram scheme: Madras HC upholds gold ring tender to Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers
Madras High Court dismissed a PIL against Tamil Nadu’s tender for 4,41,667 one-gram gold rings under the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam.
HD Hyundai shipyard project in Thoothukudi reaches DPR stage with 1,700 acres transferred
HD Hyundai’s shipyard project in Thoothukudi advanced to the Detailed Project Report stage after site survey and government support steps.
HR&CE removes ₹5 mobile deposit fee at Tiruvannamalai and Sholinghur temples
Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department withdrew the ₹5 mobile phone deposit fee at two major temples after public opposition.
TN bypolls: DMK fields I. Paranthamen in Madurantakam and S. Suganya in Dharapuram
DMK announced candidates for the October 6, 2026 byelections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies.
Tamil Nadu bypolls 2026: TVK names Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama for Madurantakam, Dharapuram
TVK announced former AIADMK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama as candidates for the October 6, 2026 bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
Xi Jinping to attend BRICS 2026 in New Delhi; first India visit since 2019 Mamallapuram summit
China has confirmed President Xi Jinping’s visit to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, 2026.
BRICS 2026 in New Delhi: UN chief Guterres to press UNSC reform and multipolarity
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will address the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 13, 2026, stressing multipolarity and Security Council reform.
Bamboo mass flowering can trigger invasive weeds, fires, rodent outbreaks and elephant conflict
A KFRI study warned that bamboo flowering and die-off can cause ecological shocks in forests, especially in the Western Ghats.
RBI FCNR(B) swap facility: who bears the currency risk on deposits and interest?
The RBI’s June swap facility mobilised over $127 billion in FCNR(B) deposits and closed on August 31, 2026.
IEA projects India coal demand at 1,353 MT in 2026; output may hit 1,095 MT
The IEA said India’s coal demand may rise 4.2% in 2026, with production reaching a record 1,095 MT.
Nagapattinam monsoon preparedness: ₹281 crore, 68 flood-prone spots and 29 warning systems
Tamil Nadu allocated ₹281 crore for northeast monsoon preparedness in Nagapattinam, including cattle protection and emergency shelters.
Tamil Nadu approves new Assembly and Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam in Chennai
Tamil Nadu gave in-principle approval for a new Assembly-Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam on 25.55 acres in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu Private Universities Amendment Bill 2026 lowers land and endowment norms to attract new universities
Tamil Nadu amended the 2019 Private Universities Act in 2026, reducing land and endowment requirements for new private universities.
Tamil Nadu debt rose 309% in a decade, CAG flags repayment pressure and interest burden
The CAG’s 2024-25 audit says Tamil Nadu’s outstanding public debt rose from ₹1,94,096 crore to ₹7,94,107 crore in 10 years.
ECI recognises TVK as State party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry after 2026 Assembly poll performance
ECI recognised TVK as a State party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry after its 2026 Assembly election performance, reserving the Whistle symbol.