Current Affairs · 8 October 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 8 October 2026.
Mettur leopard capture in Salem: 6-year-old male trapped after 3 months of livestock attacks
A 6-year-old male leopard that had been attacking livestock near Mettur in Salem district for 3 months was trapped by the Forest Department.
Election Commissioners appointment case: Supreme Court to decide on plea against 2023 law
The Supreme Court said it will decide soon on a plea challenging the 2023 law that changed the Election Commissioners appointment committee.
Tamil Nadu’s Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram scheme relaxed for eligible mothers from June 22, 2026
Tamil Nadu has relaxed the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram scheme rules, extending eligibility to certain mothers born in Tamil Nadu but living outside the State.
Tamil Nadu Class 12 higher education entry: Trichy tops with 98%, Tiruvarur last
In 2026, Trichy district led Tamil Nadu in higher education enrolment among government school Class 12 students with 98%.
IMF staff deal with Pakistan may unlock $1.21 billion under EFF and climate facility
The IMF reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on October 7, 2026, potentially unlocking $1.21 billion pending board approval.
Jaishankar’s Africa tour: India-Cote d’Ivoire ties and IBCA acceptance in Ghana
In October 2026, S. Jaishankar discussed India-Cote d’Ivoire ties in Abidjan and received Ghana’s acceptance for the India-led International Big Cat Alliance.
Madras HC on FCRA: religious conversion groups can be denied registration
The Madras High Court held that organisations engaged in religious conversion can be denied FCRA registration under the 2010 law.
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board tenders 4,500 MW power purchase for October 12-31, 2026
Tamil Nadu has floated a tender to buy 4,500 MW from the power market between 12 and 31 October 2026 to meet peak demand and avoid outages.
CMDA tenders DPR for upgrading Taramani link road and GST Road as model urban transport corridors
CMDA has invited a consultancy tender to prepare a detailed project report for upgrading Taramani link road and GST Road as model urban transport corridors.
Press Council of India reconstituted in October 2026 with 13 new members under Press Council Act, 1978
The Centre reconstituted the Press Council of India on 8 October 2026 by nominating 13 members under the Press Council Act, 1978.
GST Council’s October 8 meeting to focus on compliance reforms, refunds and ITC changes
The 57th GST Council meeting on 8 October 2026 is expected to prioritise process reforms, faster refunds and compliance easing rather than rate changes.
CM Vijay inspects Aavin lab and receives public petitions at Perambur MLA office
Chief Minister Vijay inaugurated Aavin’s ₹2.23 crore sub-laboratory in Chennai and received petitions from the public at the Perambur MLA office.
Madurai Bench bars foreign funding for groups linked to religious conversion under FCRA
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court held that organisations involved in religious conversion activities should not be permitted to receive foreign funds under FCRA.
Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel to carry India’s flag at Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya
India’s para table tennis stars Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel will lead the national flag at the Asian Para Games in Japan’s Aichi-Nagoya.
Telangana’s MeeSeva moved to PostgreSQL in April 2026, cutting about ₹10 crore annual Oracle costs
Telangana migrated its MeeSeva platform from Oracle to PostgreSQL in April 2026 to reduce recurring software costs and dependence on proprietary systems.