Current Affairs · 12 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 12 September 2026.
Junior Asia Cup Hockey 2026: India men reach final after 3-1 win over Malaysia in Moqi
India entered the Junior Asia Cup Hockey final in Moqi, China, after defeating Malaysia 3-1 in the semifinal.
Supreme Court clarifies POCSO: physical contact is punishable only when sexual intent is proved
The Supreme Court held that under POCSO, physical contact with a child becomes sexual assault only if sexual intent is established.
Madurai High Court seeks Centre and State reply on Indian citizenship card plea
The Madurai Bench of the High Court has asked the Centre and Tamil Nadu to respond to a plea seeking a citizenship card for Indian citizens.
Parandur SIPCOT land acquisition in Kanchipuram: 8.38 hectares, compensation and protest explained
Tamil Nadu has issued a land acquisition notice for an 8.38-hectare SIPCOT industrial park near Parandur, triggering farmer opposition.
Immanuel Sekaran memorial day in Paramakudi: 8,000 police, 38 checkpoints and 700 CCTV cameras
Paramakudi observed the 69th memorial day of Immanuel Sekaran with major security arrangements and political tributes in Ramanathapuram district.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan pays tribute to Bharathiyar and Immanuel Sekaran on their memorial day
On the memorial day, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to Bharathiyar and Immanuel Sekaran in New Delhi.
BRICS 18th Summit logo ‘Namaste Lotus’: India’s lotus, five member colours and Bharat Mandapam display
The BRICS 18th Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi featured the ‘Namaste Lotus’ logo reflecting the five founding members’ colours.
BRICS 2026 Delhi Summit: 15,000 police, 200 paramilitary companies and India’s diplomatic outreach
Delhi hosted the BRICS Summit 2026 on 12 September with massive security deployment and key bilateral meetings by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Madras High Court allows sale of plaster of Paris Ganesh idols with interim relief
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on 2026 September 11 stayed a civic order restricting plaster of Paris Ganesh idols and allowed their sale temporarily.
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors flag tariff concerns, local-currency payments
On 11 September 2026, BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors issued a joint statement opposing unilateral tariffs and backing practical cross-border payments in local currencies.
BRICS 2026: UN chief Guterres, PM Modi discuss West Asia, Ukraine and freedom of navigation
On 11 September 2026, UN Secretary-General António Guterres met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi during India’s BRICS chairship and discussed West Asia, Ukraine and freedom of navigation.
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board makes medical certificate mandatory for compassionate appointment
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has made the employee’s medical certificate compulsory for compassionate appointment applications under Service Rule 84.
Clean Tamil Nadu and Thooymai Iyakkam moved to Rural Development Department: key administrative changes
Tamil Nadu shifted Clean Tamil Nadu Company Ltd and Thooymai Iyakkam to the Rural Development Department to strengthen solid waste management.
Tamil Nadu crop loan waiver expanded: 2.38 lakh farmers to get additional ₹40,000 relief
Tamil Nadu issued a government order to give an additional ₹40,000 crop loan waiver to 2.38 lakh farmers, taking the total waiver to ₹75,000 each.
FASTag barrier-free toll booths by March 2027: key facts on toll revenue, savings and rollout
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said all national highway toll booths will become barrier-free by March 2027, with FASTag expected to add ₹20,000-25,000 crore annually.