Current Affairs · 14 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 14 September 2026.
Tamil Nadu investment MoUs in London: ₹11,000 crore, GCC corridor and 10,000+ jobs
On September 14, 2026, Tamil Nadu signed multiple MoUs in London, led by CM C. Joseph Vijay, covering investments, GCCs and manufacturing jobs.
Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls: AIADMK fields Kanitha Sampath and K. Bhanumathi for October 6, 2026
AIADMK announced Kanitha Sampath and K. Bhanumathi as candidates for the October 6, 2026 bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
Supreme Court panel urged to review Assam-to-Tamil Nadu elephant transfers and legality
A conservationist asked the Supreme Court-appointed High-Powered Committee to stop four elephant transfers from Assam to Tamil Nadu and examine legality and welfare.
Madurai Meenakshi temple to receive Assam elephant Durga under 2011 captive elephant rules
Five-year-old elephant Durga from Assam was cleared for transfer to Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, with the Madras High Court citing the 2011 captive elephant rules.
Tamil Nadu power demand hits 20,500 MW in September 2026 as unscheduled cuts return
Tamil Nadu’s September 2026 power demand touched 20,500 MW, forcing TNPDCL to buy 2,000 MW amid shortages and renewed unscheduled cuts.
Greater Chennai Corporation property tax drive: 6.03 lakh owners owe ₹847.80 crore by Sept. 30
The GCC has asked over six lakh property owners to clear ₹847.80 crore in current and pending property tax dues by September 30, 2026.
Chennai airport cab pick-up plaza: ₹22.88 crore facility, 28 vehicles, T3 by April 2027
Chennai airport opened a dedicated cab pick-up plaza after a two-year delay, while T3 is targeted for April 2027.
PM-KUSUM Phase II to add agrivoltaics component; key facts on 2019 scheme and solar pumps
The Centre is likely to announce PM-KUSUM 2.0 soon with a dedicated agrivoltaics component.
UPI payments up to ₹2,000 barred from charges under September 14, 2026 notification
A September 14, 2026 notification barred charges on UPI and RuPay debit card payments up to ₹2,000, while the government has not decided on higher-value MDR.
JCR upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A- in September 2026; key implications for borrowing
Japan Credit Rating Agency upgraded India from BBB+ to A- in September 2026, citing growth, policy support, and a stronger financial system.
India’s forex reserves hit a lifetime high of $785.706 billion in September 2026 week
RBI data showed India’s forex reserves rose by a record $44.903 billion to $785.706 billion in the week ended September 4, 2026.
WPI inflation touches 9.92% in August 2026; food, fuel and manufactured goods drive price rise
India’s wholesale price inflation rose to 9.92% in August 2026, with food, manufactured items, and fuel and power pushing prices higher.
Dinesh Sharma becomes 14th Lieutenant-Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Dinesh Sharma was sworn in as the 14th Lieutenant-Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on September 15, 2026.