Current Affairs · 11 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 11 September 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.