Current Affairs · 15 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 15 September 2026.
Dindigul district turns 42: formation date, headquarters and long-pending development demands
On 15 September 2026, Dindigul district marked 42 years since its formation on Anna’s birthday in 1985 with Dindigul as headquarters.
Houthi missile and drone attacks in Saudi Arabia: 13 civilians wounded in Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif
On 15 September 2026, Houthi attacks with ballistic missiles and drones wounded 13 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia and damaged houses and vehicles.
Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv petrol station strike, Poland air patrols and energy-site ceasefire talks
On 15 September 2026, a drone hit a petrol station in Kyiv as Russia-Ukraine energy-site ceasefire talks and Poland’s preventive air operations drew attention.
Bamboo mass flowering can trigger ecological crisis, invasive weeds and human-elephant conflict
A KFRI study warns that bamboo flowering and die-off can cause invasive weeds, rodent outbreaks and human-elephant conflict in forest landscapes.
India named in U.S. Russia sanctions amendment: 100% tariff powers, 90-day waiver and $15 billion Ukraine loan proposal
A September 2026 U.S. House amendment sought to name India among countries eligible for 100% duties under the Russia sanctions bill.
NATO shoots down drone over Lithuania amid Baltic security tensions with Russia
On September 15, 2026, NATO fighter jets destroyed a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace near Lake Kaunas.
U.S. Space Force confirms on-orbit weapons, marking a new phase in space militarisation
On September 14, 2026, the U.S. Space Force said the United States has on-orbit space control weapons for offensive and defensive use.
U.S. Supreme Court blocks Postal Service mail-ballot restriction amid 2026 midterm voting dispute
On September 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to let the Postal Service enforce a mail-ballot rule tied to President Donald Trump’s March executive order.
U.S. Russia sanctions bill amendment names India among top oil trading partners
On September 14, 2026, U.S. lawmakers moved amendments to a Russia sanctions bill that could name India among countries facing 100% tariffs.
CJI Surya Kant on scrutiny, transparency and public trust in the judiciary
On September 14, 2026, CJI Surya Kant said courts cannot earn trust by avoiding scrutiny and must remain open to criticism.
Harur drought hits groundwater, crops and livestock in Dharmapuri district
Harur in Dharmapuri district is facing severe drought, with groundwater falling to 14.24 metres and major crop losses reported.
BRICS 2026 Delhi Declaration: India’s diplomacy, Global South push and currency trade move
At the September 2026 BRICS summit in Delhi, India pushed Global South representation, anti-terror language and local-currency trade.
U.S. war in Iran creates ammunition shortfall, $33.4 billion cost and major fleet losses
A September 2026 Pentagon inspector general report said Operation Epic Fury cost $33.4 billion and caused munitions shortfalls and aircraft losses.
Air India show-cause notice over three Italian passengers skipping immigration at Delhi airport
The Civil Aviation Ministry issued a show-cause notice to Air India after three Italian passengers boarded a Munich-bound flight without completing immigration at Delhi on September 4, 2026.