Current Affairs · 15 October 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 15 October 2026.
CBI arrests MIL executive director in bribery case; ₹1.73 crore cash seized
The CBI arrested an executive director of Munition India Limited and two private persons in an alleged bribery case, recovering ₹1.73 crore in cash during searches in Pune.
Allahabad HC orders Uttar Pradesh panchayat elections within 3 months; 27% OBC reservation to continue
The Allahabad High Court on 14 October 2026 directed the Uttar Pradesh State Election Commission to complete panchayat elections within three months and retain existing reservation rules.
Chennai consumer commission fines private bank for sanctioning ₹13.75 lakh loan without customer consent
A Chennai district consumer commission fined a private bank ₹55,000 for sanctioning a ₹13.75 lakh personal loan without the customer’s consent.
India-U.S. trade pact negotiations near a landing point, says Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in October 2026 that India-U.S. trade talks were moving toward a landing point.
Jammu and Kashmir’s Darbar Move: winter capital shifts from Srinagar to Jammu, a 150-year-old tradition
Jammu and Kashmir has revived the Darbar Move, shifting the capital from Srinagar to Jammu for winter in a 150-year-old administrative tradition.
Tamil Nadu dengue update: 23,241 cases this year; Chennai records 118 cases in a single day
Tamil Nadu reported 23,241 dengue cases this year, while Chennai recorded 118 cases on 13 October 2026.
Chennai Metro monsoon precautions at 2nd phase work sites: pumps, drainage clearance and flood control
Chennai Metro Rail has intensified monsoon precautions across Phase 2 work sites with dewatering pumps and drainage clearance in October 2026.
Chennai MTC cancels tender for 1,000 AC electric buses amid low bidder participation
Chennai MTC cancelled the tender for 1,000 AC electric buses after poor participation from companies.
India bloc protest in Chennai seeks removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
The INDIA alliance staged a protest in Chennai on 15 October 2026 demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Kilpauk and Stanley medical colleges welcome 2026-27 MBBS first-year students in Chennai
Tamil Nadu ministers welcomed 139 students at Kilpauk and 237 students at Stanley medical college events in Chennai on 15 October 2026.
CBIC urges effective rollout of GST reforms after 57th GST Council recommendations in Chennai
CBIC chairman Vivek Chaturvedi chaired a Chennai meeting on GST reforms and the 57th GST Council recommendations on 15 October 2026.
HR&CE tenders spiritual books for 203 temples in Tamil Nadu, 11.27 lakh books across 493 titles
The HR&CE Department has invited tenders to distribute 11.27 lakh spiritual books to 203 temples across Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu expands Thiran Plus to Classes 2-9; baseline assessment from October 21 to 23
Tamil Nadu has expanded the Thiran Plus learning programme to Classes 2 to 9, with baseline assessments scheduled from October 21 to 23.
Union Cabinet approves 78-day Diwali bonus for 11.4 lakh railway employees in 2025-26
The Union Cabinet approved a productivity-linked bonus of 78 days’ wages for 11.4 lakh railway employees for 2025-26.
Udangudi power expansion: TN Electricity Board clears 3,200 MW PPP project with 4 units of 800 MW
Tamil Nadu has approved a 3,200 MW expansion at Udangudi with four 800 MW units under a public-private partnership model.