Current Affairs · 28 October 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 28 October 2026.
Israel election exit polls show opposition edge but no majority in 120-seat Knesset
Israel’s October 27, 2026 exit polls showed the opposition bloc ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp, but short of a majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
UN debate on Cuba embargo disrupted by U.S.-Cuba row; vote expected on Oct 28, 2026
On October 27, 2026, a shouting match between the U.S. and Cuba briefly suspended a UN General Assembly debate on the Cuba embargo resolution.
PM Modi on science, ANRF funding, patents and PFBR first criticality
At ESTIC 2026 on October 27, 2026, PM Modi highlighted ANRF funding, patent growth, AI, space and the 500 MW PFBR first criticality.
Cyclone Arnab landfall in Andhra Pradesh: IMD wind speed, rainfall and relief measures
Cyclone Arnab began landfall near Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on October 28, 2026, with IMD warning of 125–135 kmph winds, heavy rain and coastal surge.
Cyclone Arnab: IMD landfall, evacuations and flight cancellations in Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab triggered landfall alerts, evacuations and transport disruptions across Andhra Pradesh and north Chennai on 28 October 2026.
Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order on extraditing idol-smuggling convict Subhash Chandra Kapoor to Germany
The Supreme Court stayed the Madras High Court’s order allowing extradition of Subhash Chandra Kapoor to Germany in the idol-smuggling case.
India Army signs 5-year MoU with Sarvam to strengthen AI capability across the armed forces
The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force will use Sarvam’s AI systems under a 5-year MoU to build indigenous, secure defence AI capability.
Tamil Nadu says power will not be procured at the quoted high spot-market price
Tamil Nadu’s power department said it will not buy electricity at the quoted high rates, amid a tender for 2,100 MW for the 2026-27 peak season.
Tamil Nadu cooperative housing loan ceiling raised to ₹1.40 crore for eligible urban banks
Tamil Nadu has revised housing and mortgage loan limits in urban cooperative banks and credit societies, with repayment tenure extended to 20 years.