Current Affairs · 16 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 16 September 2026.
Bihar transfers ₹579.23 crore flood relief under DBT to 8.27 lakh families
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary transferred ₹579.23 crore to 8,27,472 flood-affected families through DBT on September 15, 2026.
TN bypolls 2026: nomination deadline, poll dates and EC campaign restrictions for Madurantakam and Dharapuram
Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypoll nominations close on 16 September 2026, with polling on 6 October and EC restrictions on exit and opinion polls.
Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple kumbabishekam set for September 17 after 17 years
Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple will hold kumbabishekam on September 17, 2026 after 17 years, with 6,500 police deployed for security.
Sanjukta Parashar takes charge as CRPF COBRA force chief in Assam
IPS officer Sanjukta Parashar, known as Assam’s “Iron Lady,” has taken charge as chief of the CRPF’s COBRA force.
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi to visit Beijing after BRICS New Delhi interactions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet Wang Yi in Beijing on September 16, 2026, after BRICS summit interactions in New Delhi.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca amid West Asia escalation
Saudi air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on September 16, 2026, as attacks on Saudi Arabia and the East-West Pipeline intensified.
US House advances Russia sanctions bill with proposed 100% tariffs on India and other oil buyers
On September 15, 2026, the U.S. House advanced a sanctions bill that could authorise 100% tariffs on India and other Russian oil buyers.
New Zealand passes India FTA law: 95% tariff cuts, 57% exports duty-free from day one
On September 16, 2026, New Zealand’s parliament passed legislation to implement an India FTA that cuts tariffs on about 95% of exports and makes 57% duty-free from day one.
Supreme Court declines Chitra Ramkrishna plea in NSE co-location scam; public duty issue left to trial court
On September 15, 2026, the Supreme Court refused to entertain Chitra Ramkrishna’s plea in the NSE co-location scam case, leaving the public-duty issue to the trial court.
CCPA fines Rapido ₹10 lakh for dark patterns, misleading ads in ride-booking prompts
On September 15, 2026, the CCPA imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Rapido for misleading advertisements, unfair trade practices and dark patterns in ride booking.
TN Teachers Education University extends deadline for B.Ed and M.Ed admission details to September 21, 2026
The Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University extended the online submission deadline for B.Ed and M.Ed admission details to September 21, 2026.
Tamil Nadu moves to fill over 4,000 nursing vacancies in government hospitals
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Arunraj said steps are being taken to fill more than 4,000 nursing vacancies in government hospitals.
Genchi K. Kathiravan elected unopposed as TN-Puducherry Bar Council chairman
Genchi K. Kathiravan was elected unopposed as chairman of the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Bar Council, with E. Palamurugan as vice-chairman and P.S. Amalraj as BCI member.
Tamil Nadu expands Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to Classes VI-VIII from September 22, 2026
Tamil Nadu will launch the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme for Classes VI to VIII on September 22, 2026, with rollout in all districts except Chengalpattu and Tiruppur.
DMK’s annual Mupperum Vizha postponed in Chennai after M.K. Stalin’s fever in September 2026
The DMK postponed its annual Mupperum Vizha at Anna Arivalayam, Chennai, after party president M.K. Stalin developed fever.