Current Affairs · 11 September 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 11 September 2026.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

TN High Court dismisses challenge to ‘Thaai Maman Thanga மோதிரம்’ tender for 4.42 lakh gold rings

The Madras High Court dismissed a challenge to Tamil Nadu’s tender for 4.42 lakh one-gram gold rings under the ‘Thaai Maman Thanga மோதிரம்’ scheme.

SportsHindu Tamil Thisai

Bumrah cleared for Afghanistan T20 series; Harshit Rana ruled out and Yash Thakur added

Jasprit Bumrah has been declared fully fit for the Afghanistan T20 series, while Harshit Rana has been ruled out and Yash Thakur has been added to the squad.

SchemesHindu Tamil Thisai

Uttar Pradesh plans interest-free loans up to ₹1 lakh for 1 crore women under a new women entrepreneurs scheme

Uttar Pradesh plans to give interest-free loans up to ₹1 lakh to 1 crore women, with a subsidy of up to ₹20,000 under a women entrepreneurs scheme.

InternationalHindu Tamil Thisai

Delhi BRICS Summit 2026: Xi Jinping’s confirmed visit and India’s chairmanship

The BRICS Summit begins in Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, with China’s President Xi Jinping confirmed to attend and India chairing the grouping.

SportsHindu Tamil Thisai

India reaches Women’s Asia Cup T20 final in Dubai after 40-run win over Bangladesh

India beat Bangladesh by 40 runs in Dubai to enter the Women’s Asia Cup T20 final, with Shefali Verma scoring 64 and Deepti Sharma taking 3 wickets.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu

Chennai conservancy workers’ protest: NULM-SHG model, 2,946 workers and ₹832 daily wage demand

An explanatory report on Chennai conservancy workers highlighted the NULM-SHG model, the demand for permanency, and the ₹832 daily wage issue.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu registration rules for buildings with land: self-certification, valuation slabs and field inspection waiver

Tamil Nadu’s registration department issued new guidelines on 11 September 2026 for registering land-cum-building documents using self-certification, valuation thresholds and field-inspection exemptions.

Science TechnologyHindu Tamil Thisai

India to build space station by 2035 and send astronauts to the Moon by 2040: PM Modi at Paris summit

Prime Minister Modi said India will build a space station by 2035 and send astronauts to the Moon by 2040 at the International Space Summit in Paris.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

Madras High Court seeks TN government reply on 18-month CCTV preservation in vigilance offices

The Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to explain why funds were not allocated to preserve vigilance office CCTV footage for 18 months.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

Southern Railway completes 100% broad-gauge electrification across 5,068 km

Southern Railway has completed full electrification of its 5,068 km broad-gauge network, marking a major railway infrastructure milestone.

EconomyThe Hindu - Economy

India’s GDP controversy: base-year changes, 7.8% Q1 FY27 growth and the 2022-23 methodology debate

India’s Q1 FY 2026-27 GDP growth of 7.8% has reignited debate over base-year changes and methodology revisions.

NationalThe Hindu - National

RUPPs in India: Section 29A, tax exemption, 20 star campaigners and de-registration limits

An explanation on Registered Unrecognised Political Parties highlights Section 29A, tax benefits, donor reporting and EC de-registration limits.

EconomyThe Hindu - National

India GDP growth debate: 7.8% Q1 FY 2026-27, base-year change and CSO methodology

India reported 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY 2026-27, but the figure sparked debate over base-year changes and methodology.

SchemesThe Hindu - National

PM SHRI scheme: 14,500 schools, 1.8 million students and NEP 2020 linkage

The Centre has asked Kerala to decide on PM SHRI, a scheme to upgrade 14,500 schools and benefit 1.8 million students.

InternationalThe Hindu - National

BRICS 18th Summit in New Delhi: India’s 2026 chairmanship, 11-member expansion and agenda

India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, with 11 members and a focus on trade, payments and governance reform.