Current Affairs · 27 October 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 27 October 2026.
Theni sub-jail escape: 17 remand prisoners flee after assaulting warders; 4 arrested
In October 2026, 17 remand prisoners escaped from Thekkampatti sub-jail in Theni after attacking warders, and police later arrested four persons.
Madras High Court rejects review plea in municipal recruitment irregularities case involving ₹634 crore
The Madras High Court dismissed K.N. Nehru’s review plea in a case alleging ₹634 crore bribes in municipal department appointments and 2,538 recruitments.
CBI status report on Armstrong murder case: 10 directly linked, 30 accused examined
The CBI told the Supreme Court in October 2026 that 10 people were directly linked to the Armstrong murder case and that 30 accused had been examined.
Supreme Court rejects plea for CBI probe into alleged horse-trading in Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking a CBI probe into alleged horse-trading linked to Tamil Nadu Assembly majority claims and discussed Article 142 and disqualification issues.
Cyclone Arnab: IMD red alerts, AP-Odisha preparedness and landfall details
IMD said Cyclone Arnab would cross the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast on October 28, 2026, prompting evacuations, school closures and NDRF deployment in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh and Odisha activate evacuation, shelters and NDRF deployment
As Cyclone Arnab approached land in October 2026, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha activated evacuation plans, shelters, and disaster response teams.
ECI tells Supreme Court: CEC removal must follow same process as Supreme Court judge
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that the CEC can be removed only on grounds and in the manner identical to a Supreme Court judge.
NMMS scholarship for Class 8 students: apply by Nov 3; exam on Dec 12, 2026
The NMMS exam for 2026-27 will be held on December 12, 2026, and applications must be submitted by November 3, 2026.
TN govt allocates ₹4 crore for 400 three-wheeled scooters for persons with disabilities
Tamil Nadu has issued an order to buy 400 three-wheeled scooters for eligible persons with disabilities at a cost of ₹4 crore.
Ranji Trophy: Railways all out for 184; Tamil Nadu trail by 113 at Chepauk
At Chepauk, Railways were bowled out for 184 and Tamil Nadu ended day one at 71 for 3, trailing by 113 runs.
Trump calls Brazil election rigged after Lula da Silva’s October 2026 win
Donald Trump said Brazil’s October 25, 2026 election looked rigged, without citing evidence, after Lula da Silva won.
Washington ballot challenge: U.S. Justice Department seeks to set aside 400 suspected noncitizen votes
The U.S. Justice Department asked Washington state to set aside ballots from more than 400 people it suspects may not be U.S. citizens.
Brazil election: Lula’s win recognised by Bolsonaro’s party after runoff result
In October 2026, Brazil’s Liberal Party recognised Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s presidential runoff victory after he won by about 4.4 million votes.