Current Affairs · 22 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 22 September 2026.
U.S.-Saudi-Houthi escalation in West Asia after Riyadh missile attack, Sept 2026
The September 2026 Riyadh missile attack raised fears of rapid escalation in the Saudi Arabia–Houthi conflict, with U.S. warnings and UN-linked displacement figures.
V4+India foreign ministers meet in New York: Visegrad Group, annual forum and defence cooperation
India and the Visegrad Group agreed in September 2026 to deepen political, economic and defence cooperation at their first foreign ministers’ meeting.
Meta to report CSAM directly to India’s Cybercrime Portal: NCPCR, NCRB and I4C facts for TNPSC
Meta will now send child safety reports directly to India’s Cybercrime Portal under I4C, alongside its existing NCMEC sharing route.
Chennai Division provides wheelchair access at 118 railway stations; EGMORE bridge work to add lifts and escalators
The Chennai Division has arranged wheelchair facilities at 118 railway stations, while a new 18-metre-wide foot overbridge at Egmore is under priority construction.
Starbucks to set up first global capability centre in Chennai with 800 tech jobs
Starbucks will establish its first global capability centre in India at Chennai, with an MoU signed in the presence of Chief Minister Vijay.
Chennai police probe Rs 100 crore fraud allegation in private school recognition case
Chennai Central Crime Branch questioned the School Education Department’s joint director in a Rs 100 crore fraud case linked to private school recognition and approvals.
Tamil Nadu private bus fare hike: High Court seeks report on action after high-level committee meeting
The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to file a report within 4 weeks on action taken after the high-level committee meeting on private bus fare revision.
Madras High Court on rooster fights: DGP says circular was only to regulate, not ban
The Madras High Court recorded the DGP’s stand that the circular on rooster fights in Tamil Nadu was issued only to regulate the practice, not to impose a ban.
Assam allocates 70 acres free for ISRO radar research centre near Guwahati
Assam announced free allotment of 70 acres near Guwahati for an ISRO radar research centre under the Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network.
Supreme Court: Aadhaar card cannot be used as proof of age; school certificate prevails under JJ Act 2015
The Supreme Court ruled that Aadhaar is not proof of date of birth and age must be determined from the school leaving certificate under Section 94 of the JJ Act, 2015.
Tamil Nadu rooftop solar subsidy scheme launched; 1 lakh homes target by March 2027
Tamil Nadu launched a rooftop solar subsidy portal and set a target to connect 1 lakh homes by March 2027.
U.S. media boycott of White House coverage after Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico
In September 2026, major U.S. broadcasters halted White House pool coverage after President Donald Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
West Bengal Bill on inter-university teacher transfer: Section 14A amendment and academic autonomy debate
West Bengal’s 2026 amendment bill seeks inter-university transfer of teaching and non-teaching staff, triggering concerns over autonomy and research.
Periyar Tiger Reserve survey records 6 new species, lifting bird count to 347 and butterfly count to 284
A four-day survey in Periyar Tiger Reserve in Thekkady recorded six previously undocumented species, including one bird, one butterfly and four odonates.
Google to report child sexual abuse material directly to Indian authorities: key policy shift for cyber governance
On September 22, 2026, Google agreed to report flagged child sexual abuse material directly to Indian authorities instead of routing it through a U.S. nonprofit.