Current Affairs · 23 September 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 23 September 2026.

EconomyThe Hindu - National

Shirdi Sai Electricals exports first 345 kV, 175 MVA transformer to U.S.; targets ₹600 crore exports

Kadapa-based Shirdi Sai Electricals shipped its first 345 kV, 175 MVA power transformer to the U.S. from its Naini plant and set a ₹500–₹600 crore export target.

NationalThe Hindu - National

Karnataka HC on Ozone Urbana case: ED attachment of ₹423.38 crore and 2022, 2025 ECIRs upheld

Karnataka High Court refused to quash money-laundering proceedings against Ozone Urbana Infra Developers, citing 2022 and 2025 ECIRs and ₹423.38 crore attachment.

Awards AppointmentsHindu Tamil Thisai

72nd National Film Awards 2024: Mammootty, Dhanush and G.V. Prakash among key winners

The 72nd National Film Awards were held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, with major wins for Mammootty, Dhanush and G.V. Prakash.

SportsHindu Tamil Thisai

India’s women’s cricket gold at the 20th Asian Games and Tamil Nadu’s Kamalini gets ₹75 lakh incentive

India won the women’s cricket gold at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, and Tamil Nadu announced ₹75 lakh for Kamalini.

EnvironmentThe Hindu - Environment

El Nino and Tamil Nadu northeast monsoon: Niño 3.4 index, WMO warning, and 2026-27 rainfall outlook

A 2026 explanation piece says a strong El Nino, with Niño 3.4 at +2.51°C, is being watched for its impact on Tamil Nadu’s northeast monsoon.

InternationalThe Hindu - National

India joins P4M at UNGA as Jaishankar campaigns for UNSC 2028-29 non-permanent seat

India joined the Partners for Multilateralism on 21 September 2026 as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar campaigned in New York for the 2028-29 UNSC non-permanent seat.

NationalThe Hindu - National

Amit Shah sets 31 December 2029 target to uproot drug trade in India

At the 3rd National Conference of ANTF heads on 22 September 2026, Amit Shah set 31 December 2029 as the target to uproot drug trade from India.

InternationalThe Hindu - International

UN chief Guterres renews call to reform the Security Council at 81st UNGA

At the 81st UN General Assembly on 22 September 2026, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged reform of the 15-member Security Council.

DefenceHindu Tamil Thisai

CRPF women’s wing completes 40 years since first induction in 1986

CRPF marks 40 years since women were first inducted on 25 September 1986, and plans to honour women personnel who served in key roles.

NationalHindu Tamil Thisai

Election Commission schedules Rajya Sabha bypolls for 12 seats on 16 October 2026

The Election Commission has announced bypolls on 16 October 2026 for 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.

NationalThe Hindu - National

Shah Commission report on Emergency cites MISA misuse against DMK members in Tamil Nadu

The Shah Commission said MISA was used extensively against DMK members in Tamil Nadu during the Emergency and cited 1,027 detentions in the state.

EnvironmentHindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu expert panel urges El Niño preparedness for heavy rain, floods, cyclones and heat waves

A Tamil Nadu expert committee has recommended science-based preparedness for El Niño, including desilting rivers and canals before the northeast monsoon.

SchemesHindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu cooperative department halts crop loan recovery, orders fresh loans by Sept 30 for cleared farmers

Tamil Nadu’s cooperative department has told banks to stop crop loan recovery actions until further orders and issue fresh loans by September 30 to eligible farmers.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

Madras High Court seeks 2-week report on new courts, permanent conversion of 425 temporary courts in Tamil Nadu

The Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to report within 2 weeks on pending plans for new courts, 425 temporary courts and judicial infrastructure.

InternationalThe Hindu - National

P4M at UNGA: new middle-power push for UN reform and multilateralism

The Partners for Multilateralism, founded by the EU, Brazil, Kenya and Canada, pitched UN reform at the 2026 UNGA high-level debate.