Current Affairs · 17 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 17 September 2026.
U.S. House passes Russia sanctions bill with 100% tariff power on India: key India-US trade and sanctions facts
The U.S. House passed a Russia sanctions bill on 16 September 2026 that could allow tariffs up to 100% on India and other Russian oil buyers.
E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan passes away: former Union Minister and Rajya Sabha MP profile for TNPSC
Former Union Minister E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan died on 17 September 2026; he served as MP, Rajya Sabha member and Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry.
Madurai Meenakshi Temple Kumbabishekam after 17 years: key TNPSC facts on date, cost and rituals
Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple held its kumbabishekam on 17 September 2026 after 17 years, with major renovation works and 11,000 devotees allowed inside.
Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to 3 ships: key facts on Bab el-Mandeb and AIS dark routes
Ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz fell to three on September 16, 2026, highlighting risks to global oil supply routes.
Ladakh’s Project Him Sarovar channels 60 lakh litres of glacier meltwater for irrigation
Ladakh has channelised 60 lakh litres of glacier meltwater through Project Him Sarovar to support irrigation and water security.
Semicon India 2026: India’s chip ecosystem, Mission 2.0 and $13.5 billion outlay
At Semicon India 2026, the Prime Minister said India is expanding its semiconductor ecosystem and has approved 12 chip-making projects.
IBC scrutiny by ED: Section 29A, CoC manipulation and PMLA probes explained
ED has widened scrutiny of alleged irregularities in IBC cases, focusing on Section 29A circumvention, CoC manipulation and large haircuts.
India’s academic freedom index falls to 0.14 in 2026, SAR report says
Scholars at Risk’s Free to Think 2026 report said India’s Academic Freedom Index fell to 0.14 in 2026 and remained in the severely restricted category.
Anant Nag selected for the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award, to be conferred at 72nd National Film Awards
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag was selected for the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award and will receive it at the 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat on September 22.
NPCI clarifies UPI AutoPay is exempt from 0.4% MDR on recurring payments
NPCI said UPI AutoPay for recurring payments is outside the new 0.4% MDR framework for merchant UPI transactions above ₹2,000.
India cuts export duty on petrol, diesel and ATF from September 16, 2026 in fortnightly review
The government reduced export duty on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel in its September 16, 2026 fortnightly review.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay returns from UK with ₹15,300-crore investment commitments and 10,000 jobs
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay returned to Chennai on September 17, 2026 after securing ₹15,300 crore investment commitments and 10,000 jobs in the UK.
Tamil Nadu dengue control drive: 25,158 workers deployed across 45 health districts
Tamil Nadu has intensified dengue control measures with 25,158 workers, 12 coordinators and 45 health districts under a state-wide public health drive.
Tamil Nadu to hold fingerprint eKYC special camp in all ration shops on Sept 19, 2026
Tamil Nadu will conduct a state-wide fingerprint verification camp in ration shops on September 19, 2026 for eKYC under the National Food Security Act, 2013.
Madurai AIIMS 57% complete; OPD planned from Jan 1, 2027 — key TNPSC facts
The Centre told the Madurai Bench that Madurai AIIMS was 57% complete by August 31, 2026 and its OPD is planned from January 1, 2027.