Current Affairs · 19 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 19 September 2026.
BJP state general secretary Karuppu Muruganandam removed after sexual harassment complaint
Tamil Nadu BJP removed Karuppu Muruganandam from the post of state general secretary after a sexual harassment complaint by a woman functionary.
Kerala CMRL-Exalogic case: ED report, PMLA Section 66(2) and FIR recommendation
Kerala’s Advocate General reportedly advised FIR registration in the CMRL-Exalogic money-laundering case, citing Section 66(2) of the PMLA, 2002.
India-Pakistan naval collision in Arabian Sea: Article 10 of 1991 agreement and 3-nautical-mile rule
India rejected Pakistan’s allegations on the September 15, 2026 Arabian Sea collision involving INS Kolkata and PNS Hunain, citing Article 10 of the 1991 agreement.
India’s deep-sea exploration: ISA contracts, 95,000 sq km area and 366 million tonnes of nodules
India holds three ISA exploration contracts over 95,000 sq km and is developing Deep Ocean Mission technologies such as MATSYA-6000 and deep-sea mining systems.
Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee order for another year; key 1990 visa facts for exams
On 18 September 2026, the White House said Donald Trump extended the order to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas for another year.
U.S. approves $2.7 billion Ukraine air-defence package amid Russia sanctions and FMF funding
On 18 September 2026, the U.S. State Department cleared a potential $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence upgrades and related equipment.
India-UAE strategic partnership: West Asia, energy, defence and technology discussed in September 2026 call
On 18 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed West Asia and deepening the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
UPI charges on merchants only from Oct. 15, 2026; public payments remain free
The Centre and NPCI said UPI payments by individuals will remain free, while merchant transactions above ₹2,000 will attract charges from October 15, 2026.
India attracts ₹1 lakh crore semiconductor investments after Semicon 2.0 approval
The Union minister said India has received investment commitments worth ₹1 lakh crore in the semiconductor sector after Semicon 2.0 approval.
Walgreens to set up first global capability centre in Chennai’s DLF Taramani campus
Walgreens India will establish its first global capability centre in Chennai’s DLF Taramani campus with 250 jobs in the first year.
Tamil Nadu to start 7 new nursing colleges and add 2,585 nursing seats
Tamil Nadu has issued orders to open 7 new nursing colleges and create 2,585 additional nursing seats across courses.
Tamil Nadu land acquisition for 7 projects: Chennai Metro, NLC expansion, SIPCOT parks and aviation training centre
Tamil Nadu has ordered land acquisition for 7 projects including Chennai Metro Rail, NLC mine expansion, SIPCOT parks and an aviation training institute.
Kerala’s Operation Toofan targets drug money through bank accounts, UPI and crypto wallets
Kerala framed guidelines for Operation Toofan to trace narcotics money through bank accounts, UPI transactions and crypto wallets.
Odisha plans 870-acre Silicon Valley hub at Naraj for semiconductor and IT projects
Odisha announced an 870-acre Silicon Valley hub near Naraj in Cuttack to host semiconductor, electronics and IT projects.
Bihar OTS scheme for brick kilns waives ₹90.26 crore interest; DMF rules also amended
Bihar announced a three-month OTS scheme for brick kilns and amended DMF rules to change fund-sharing and membership provisions.