Current Affairs · 21 October 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 21 October 2026.
J&K restores annual Darbar Move: capital shifts from Srinagar to Jammu from Oct 31, 2026
Jammu and Kashmir resumed the annual Darbar Move in 2026, with offices shifting from Srinagar to Jammu and reopening in Jammu on November 2.
Heavy rain in Chennai leads to school holiday in 5 districts; Meenambakkam records 12 cm in 24 hours
On October 21, 2026, Chennai and four neighbouring districts declared a one-day school holiday after 24-hour heavy rain, with Meenambakkam recording 12 cm.
India-U.S. trade, energy and defence talks advance as Rubio says deal is close
On October 20, 2026, India and the U.S. discussed an early conclusion to the Bilateral Trade Agreement and expanded cooperation in energy, defence and technology.
LHB coaches introduced on Chennai Egmore–Tiruchendur and Egmore–Rameswaram express trains
Indian Railways has begun attaching LHB coaches to the Chennai Egmore–Tiruchendur and Egmore–Rameswaram express trains from October 2026.
Madras High Court upholds dismissal of temple executive officer over 20.4-acre Coimbatore temple land transfer case
The Madras High Court refused to set aside the dismissal of a temple executive officer linked to the 2012 patta transfer of 20.4 acres of temple land in Coimbatore.
VIT opens online applications for 2027 BTech entrance exam across 133 Indian cities and 9 overseas centres
VIT University began online registration for the 2027 VITEEE for BTech admissions, with the exam scheduled from April 28 to May 2, 2027.