Current Affairs · June 2026
TNPSC current affairs for June 2026, grouped by day.
NationalThe Hindu - National
Ammonia leak in Tiruvallur: industrial safety rules, DISH inquiry and hazardous-industry inspection
Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Environment
Tamil Nadu ammonia leak tragedy: 8 deaths, 68 hospitalised, and 6,669 hazardous units under review
InternationalThe Hindu - National
US-India trade deal in final steps after 18 months of talks, says Sergio Gor
Science TechnologyThe Hindu - Science
SIPRI’s June 2026 yearbook: 12 Indian nuclear warheads classified as operationally deployed
- NASA’s June 30, 2026 LINK mission to rescue Swift telescope: first-of-its-kind satellite servicing test
- EPFO’s centralised IT system: CITES, one national database and June 26–30 service downtime
- ECI Special Intensive Revision in Karnataka: no documents during house-to-house enumeration, October 1, 2026 qualifying date
- ECI’s Special Intensive Revision begins in Karnataka on June 30, 2026: voter roll and citizenship questions
- Sabarimala gold theft probe cites criminal conspiracy, BNS sections and 2025 gold-plating works
- Jharkhand appoints 1,042 teachers on June 29, 2026 to strengthen government schools
- Food poisoning deaths in India in 2024 raise concern over Food Safety and Standards Act implementation
- Mallikarjun Kharge reappointed Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha in 2026
- Tamil Nadu wins overall title at 2026 National Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar
- US Pacific Command restored name in 2026; India-US military exercises remain frequent
InternationalThe Hindu - International
Iran’s June 2026 warning on Strait of Hormuz shipping route and control of passage
InternationalThe Hindu - International
Israel’s June 2026 strike on Hezbollah tunnel in Majdal Zoun and the Lebanon security deal
InternationalThe Hindu - National
India rejects Pakistan’s allegations over Karachi attack amid renewed cross-border terror claims
InternationalThe Hindu - International
Russia seeks stronger air defence as Putin cites Ukrainian drone strikes on oil infrastructure
- U.S.-Iran stand down on strikes; Doha talks on Strait of Hormuz set for June 30, 2026
- DMK–MDMK realignment in Tamil Nadu: 150 senior leaders join DMK after alliance split
- Southwest monsoon over Kerala: why its June 2026 onset matters for India
- IMD monsoon update: southwest monsoon advance, Delhi heatwave and key weather facts
- Supreme Court on footpaths: pedestrian right to safe access and duty of urban bodies
- PM Research Chair 2026: Indian scientists abroad can get up to ₹14 crore support
- TN அரசு பாலிடெக்னிக் கல்லூரிகளில் 5 புதிய டிப்ளமா பாடங்கள்: 55 கல்லூரிகள், 25 பாடங்கள், 50,000 மாணவர்கள்
- Pakistan orders nationwide arrest of undocumented Afghan nationals from July 10 under IFRP
- Himachal CM Sukhu announces ₹1,500 monthly pension for eligible women in Bara Bhangal
- Kerala forest takeover at Kolukkumalai: 42.72 hectares reclaimed under Vesting Act
Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tiruvallur ammonia leak at seafood export unit: industrial safety and labour welfare issue
Tamil NaduThe Hindu - National
Tamil Nadu targets $21 billion textile exports by 2030; Thozhi hostels get ₹1,250 crore
Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu
PLI scheme for technical textiles and MMF: ₹11,000 crore push and seven PM MITRA parks
Science TechnologyThe Hindu - National
Central Sanskrit University launches AI and data science B.Tech under NEP 2020
- SEZ reforms, export scheme harmonisation and SEZ 2.0 policy roadmap
- Seychelles confers first ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ award on PM Modi in June 2026
- India’s defence self-reliance in June 2026: C-295 maiden flight, LRLACM test and Navy inductions
- Wayanad pulse polio campaign on June 28, 2026 covered 45,966 children and 561 booths
- Nilgiris pulse polio drive in June 2026 covered 48,140 children through 821 centres
- India-Seychelles ties: PM Modi’s June 2026 visit focused on Indian Ocean security, DPI and defence cooperation
- NASA Perseverance finds complex organic carbon in Jezero Crater mudstones on Mars
- Madras High Court to rule on Nadigar Sangam tenure dispute on July 1, 2026
- Centre launches Rural Internal Audit Portal for social auditing of rural schemes from July 1, 2026
- Tamil Nadu cancels ₹4.05-crore DFR tender on solid waste management in 12 municipal corporations
- Tamil Nadu textile export target of $21 billion by 2030 and Tiruppur’s $11.5 billion role
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu to award 15 police personnel with CM’s anti-drug medal on International Day Against Drug Abuse
Awards AppointmentsHindu Tamil Thisai
National Teacher Award 2026 applications open till July 10; district selection by July 21
NationalHindu Tamil Thisai
Madras High Court orders 4-week disposal of surrogacy parenthood claims under the Surrogacy Act
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
TN government appoints film producer K. Venkata Narayana as Delhi special representative for 1 year
EconomyHindu Tamil Thisai
Gold and silver prices rise in Chennai on 26 June 2026: key market facts
NationalThe Hindu - National
Andhra Pradesh declares zero ganja cultivation: anti-narcotics drive and youth protection
Science TechnologyHindu Tamil Thisai
Air Suvidha 2.0 portal for Ebola surveillance at Indian airports: key facts for TNPSC
Science TechnologyThe Hindu - National
India says AI access once granted should not be cut off; Pax Silica focuses on trusted supply chains
- India at UNSC on child protection in armed conflict: 38,558 grave violations in 2025
- Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme: Telangana’s share of Tungabhadra water, 17.9 tmcft allocation, and 83,900-acre ayacut
- Madurai granite scam: HC orders special prosecutors panel to finish cases in 3 months
- NCERT Class 9 adds Emergency lesson: 1975–77, Article 352, and democratic rights
- Tamil Nadu to move groundwater extraction NOC approvals online under WRD portal
- Punjab raises Sarpanch honorarium to ₹10,000 per month from August 15, 2026
- Mahesh Dixit appointed Director of Intelligence Bureau in June 2026
- Centre’s 2026 QCO relaxation allows five-year transition for selected sectors under BIS rules
- Andhra Pradesh’s 2026 treated wastewater reuse policy covers all 123 urban local bodies
EnvironmentThe Hindu - Environment
Assam releases 7 rescued golden langurs in Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park
InternationalThe Hindu - International
Japan’s June 2026 M6.9 quake: no tsunami warning, Tohoku emergency response and nuclear checks
EnvironmentThe Hindu - Environment
PAC seeks Home Ministry report on Great Nicobar Project amid ecology and tree-felling concerns
EnvironmentThe Hindu - Science
Western Ghats biodiversity: new tiger moth genus Antaram idukki discovered in Kerala’s Idukki
- Oman’s temporary Strait of Hormuz routes: shipping safety, no tolls, and IMO coordination
- Tungabhadra Dam’s 33 new crest gates: key water-security engineering update for Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Tamil Nadu Western Ghats may see forest shift by 2050, says Anna University study
- Tamil Nadu names Tambaram road after Ashoka Chakra awardee Major Mukund Varadarajan
- StartupTN CEO Sivarajah Ramanathan resigns; Tamil Nadu startup ecosystem crossed 14,700 recognised startups
- NMC to end PG diploma medical courses from 2027-28; seats to convert into MD/MS
- Tamil Nadu power board white paper: ₹2.47 lakh crore debt, 65,921 vacancies and no tariff hike in 2026
- RBI’s 2026 pilot on digital scam compensation: fraud alerts, liability and reimbursement rules
- Tamil Nadu launches Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam: 1-gram gold ring for newborns in government hospitals
- NCERT adds Emergency chapter to Class 9 textbook; June 25, 1975 and March 21, 1977 recalled
- Article 299 and PM SHRI: Kerala MoU dispute raises constitutional and financial rules issue
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker warns MLAs against undignified conduct during live proceedings
InternationalThe Hindu - National
India-China dialogue mechanisms: Wang Yi urges faster resumption in New Delhi talks
InternationalHindu Tamil Thisai
US-Iran talks in Switzerland: 14-point final deal targeted within 60 days
InternationalHindu Tamil Thisai
Qatar gas plant blast kills 13, including Indians; India issues emergency contacts
- Tamil Nadu police launch 1091 helpline for Singappen special force to aid women and children
- FCRA rules amended in June 2026: NGOs must specify purpose, state/UT and face tighter foreign-fund checks
- Andhra temples to begin annadhanam in 65 major shrines; 962 temples and 1,200 bhajana temples under funding push
- Hyderabad Metro Phase-I takeover talks sent to Urban Development Ministry
- Sushruta statue unveiled in Edinburgh: key facts on the ancient surgeon and his legacy
InternationalHindu Tamil Thisai
India-EU free trade pact likely by Dec 2026; 93% of Indian exports may enter tariff-free
Science TechnologyThe Hindu - Science
Laser-induced 1 THz strain waves in platinum-copper superlattices: a new step for spintronics and thermoacoustic materials
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
Thiruvallur ammonia gas leak: death toll rises to 5; Tamil Nadu Assembly statement on compensation and treatment
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
Madras High Court prioritises removal of stray dogs from schools, hospitals and transport hubs
- U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland: Strait of Hormuz, 60-day roadmap, and mediators Qatar-Pakistan
- Karnataka power distribution licence: Tata Power proposal, KERC, and Escoms losses
- Madras High Court suo motu case on stray dogs: Supreme Court ABC framework and 2025 TN bite data
- NEET re-test 2026: NTA exam facts, centres, and security measures for TNPSC
- NEET-UG 2026 re-exam: 20 lakh+ candidates, 5,440 centres, 13 languages
- ED freezes ₹1,023.85 crore assets in Goa illegal iron ore mining case
- India’s statistical database upgrades: GDP, IIP, CPI, WPI and new PPI explained
- BIS note-sorting standard IS 18663:2024 to curb fake currency in India
- Tamil Nadu ammonia leak: 3-member probe, hazardous industry inspections and compensation announced
- Tushar Mehta reappointed Solicitor General for 3 years from July 1, 2026
- Kerala HC upholds Priyadarshini free travel scheme for women and transgender persons
SchemesThe Hindu - Economy
PM Ujjwala Yojana subsidised LPG refills cut from 9 to 4 a year
EconomyThe Hindu - Economy
Retail inflation rises to 3.9% in May 2026, near RBI’s 4% target
EconomyThe Hindu - Economy
WPI inflation hits 9.7% in May 2026 after fuel and manufactured goods surge
EconomyThe Hindu - Economy
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth revised to 7.7%; Q4 at 7.8%
- Tamil Nadu orders inquiry into ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit, with compensation and medical response
- Tamil Nadu honour killings commission seeks public suggestions before submitting report
- Madras High Court takes up suo motu PIL on stray dogs after Supreme Court orders
- Madras High Court asks Tamil Nadu to examine 65-year retirement age for university faculty
- Tamil Nadu seeks tribunal on Mekedatu, citing 2007 CWDT award and 2018 Supreme Court judgment
- India releases Producer Price Index for goods and services; WPI to be phased out in 5 years
- RBI eases NRI deposit rules till Sept 30, 2026 to attract forex inflows
- RBI surplus transfer of ₹2.87 lakh crore in FY26 raises fiscal-policy questions
- Tamil Nadu to recruit fireman drivers directly under TNFRS rules amendment
- Tamil Nadu’s draft IPR policy to boost GI products, registrations and commercialisation
- Tamil Nadu shifts IAS officers: MTC, Tourism, Co-optex and district collector posts changed
Science TechnologyThe Hindu - Science
NASA’s Artemis III crew and 2027 docking test with SpaceX Starship, Blue Origin Blue Moon
Science TechnologyThe Hindu - Science
IN-SPACe selects 3 startups for Technology Adoption Fund, including 2 from Bengaluru
SchemesThe Hindu - Economy
PM Ujjwala Yojana subsidised LPG refills cut from 9 to 4 amid West Asia supply pressure
EconomyThe Hindu - Economy
Retail inflation rises to 3.9% in May 2026, nearing RBI’s 4% target
- Wholesale inflation hits 9.7% in May 2026 as India rolls out new WPI base year 2022-23
- RBI surplus transfer of ₹2.87 lakh crore in FY26: fiscal role, balance sheet and ECF facts
- GDP growth at 7.7% in FY 2025-26: India’s Q4, sectoral and RBI outlook facts
- Tamil Nadu dog bites and rabies deaths in 2026: DPH data, ABC programme and vaccination facts
- Madras High Court suo motu on stray dogs after Supreme Court orders on public safety
- Tamil Nadu seeks Mekedatu tribunal under Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956
- Madras High Court asks Tamil Nadu to examine faculty retirement age hike to 65
- HR&CE cancels ₹246-crore temple works: 29 wedding halls, 17 commercial complexes dropped
- Tamil Nadu amends fire service rules for direct recruitment of fireman drivers
- Tamil Nadu finalises IPR policy with GI focus; 43 GI applications filed in 2025-26
- Tamil Nadu IAS transfers: MTC, Tourism, Co-optex and district collector posts reshuffled
EconomyThe Hindu - Economy
Retail inflation rises to 3.9% in May 2026; food prices push CPI higher
EconomyThe Hindu - Economy
WPI inflation hits 9.7% in May 2026; new PPI series launched
EconomyThe Hindu - Economy
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth revised to 7.7%; Q4 at 7.8%
EnvironmentThe Hindu - Environment
Supreme Court upholds NGT ruling: landlord not liable for tenant’s environmental violations
- India presses climate finance and adaptation agenda at Bonn UNFCCC talks
- India’s reservoirs can host 102 GW floating solar capacity: NISE national assessment
- IN-SPACe Technology Adoption Fund backs 3 startups for 800 kN engine, EO-AI model and star tracker
- PM Ujjwala Yojana subsidised LPG refills cut from 9 to 4 a year
- RBI surplus transfer of ₹2.87 lakh crore in FY26 raises questions on central bank’s fiscal role
- Tamil Nadu’s Mekedatu stand: why the State wants a tribunal under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act
- Madras High Court asks Tamil Nadu to examine 65-year retirement age for university faculty
- Tiruvallur ammonia leak: 2 dead, 60+ hospitalised; BNS Section 105 invoked
- Tamil Nadu to recruit fireman drivers directly; 4:1 ratio with promotion in TNFRS
- Tamil Nadu transfers 10 IAS officers; key postings in tourism, transport and districts
- Tamil Nadu IPR policy to back GI products, 43 GI applications filed in 2025-26
Important DaysThe Hindu - International
International Day of Yoga 2026: UN-observed global event marked in 2014-adopted annual celebration
Important DaysThe Hindu - National
International Yoga Day 2026: PM Modi leads 12th edition in Kolkata with theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'
SchemesThe Hindu - Economy
PM Ujjwala Yojana subsidised refills cut from 9 to 4 amid LPG pressure
EconomyThe Hindu - Economy
Retail inflation rises to 3.9% in May 2026, nearing RBI’s 4% target
- WPI inflation hits 9.7% in May 2026 after new 2022-23 base year revision
- India GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in FY 2025-26, with Q4 at 7.8%
- India’s floating solar potential: NISE estimates 102.18 GW from reservoirs
- Tamil Nadu dog bite surge in 2026: 2.63 lakh cases and 17 rabies deaths in 4 months
- Tamil Nadu’s Mekedatu stand: tribunal demand under Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956
- HR&CE cancels ₹246-crore sanctions for temple wedding halls and commercial complexes in Tamil Nadu
- Madras High Court asks Tamil Nadu to examine 65-year retirement age for university faculty
- Tamil Nadu to recruit fireman drivers directly, with 4:1 ratio for recruitment and promotion
- Tamil Nadu transfers 10 IAS officers, including key postings in MTC, Tourism and Co-optex
- Tamil Nadu IPR policy to prioritise GI products, 43 GI applications filed in 2025-26
NationalThe Hindu - Environment
Supreme Court upholds NGT ruling that landlord is not liable for tenant’s pollution violations
EnvironmentThe Hindu - Science
NISE assessment says India’s reservoirs can host 102 GW floating solar capacity
Science TechnologyThe Hindu - Science
IIT-Madras releases ANCHOR 3D human brainstem atlas at cell resolution
Science TechnologyThe Hindu - Science
IN-SPACe selects 3 startups for Technology Adoption Fund to build 800 kN engine, EO-AI model and star tracker
- PM Ujjwala Yojana subsidised LPG refills cut from 9 to 4 a year
- Retail inflation rises to 3.9% in May 2026 as food prices climb
- WPI inflation hits 9.7% in May 2026; new PPI series launched
- India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth revised to 7.7%; Q4 at 7.8%
- RBI surplus transfer to Union government hits record ₹2.87 lakh crore in FY26
- Tamil Nadu’s Mekedatu tribunal demand: legal basis under Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956
- Madras High Court asks Tamil Nadu to examine 65-year retirement age demand for university faculty
- Tiruvallur ammonia leak: BNS Section 105 invoked after 2 deaths and 60 hospitalisations
- Tamil Nadu to recruit fireman drivers directly under TNFRS with 4:1 ratio
- Tamil Nadu transfers 10 IAS officers in key departments and districts
- Tamil Nadu IPR policy to prioritise GI products amid 2036 economy target
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu closes 717 TASMAC shops: district-wise list and regional breakup released
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
Sri Lanka releases 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen after February 23 arrest and court hearing
InternationalHindu Tamil Thisai
India-Slovakia ties: 11 agreements, UN Security Council seat push and first PM visit since Independence
NationalThe Hindu - National
Centre flags rogue drone threat to vital installations; VOC Port first to start anti-drone system in Feb 2026
- Kavach safety system approved for Northern and Western Railways at ₹341 crore
- Chennai MRTS to be merged with Metro: Railway Board approval likely by July 2026
- Co-optex opens outlets at Chennai airport Terminal 2 and Ayanavaram, targets ₹100 crore Diwali sales
- Telangana launches breakfast scheme in government schools and junior colleges from June 2026
- Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate to 1% in June 2026, a 31-year high
- Reuters Digital News Report 2026: Social media, video platforms overtake traditional news outlets globally
- India raises export duty on diesel and ATF; petrol levy unchanged from June 16, 2026
- Tamil Nadu allows online transfer counselling for government college teachers in June 2026
- Tamil Nadu transfers 56 police officers, including 17 district SPs
- CMDA to grant planning permission for multi-storeyed buildings in Chennai region
- NCERT to restore original Dancing Girl image in Class 9 Arts textbook
EconomyThe Hindu - Economy
RBI says India’s forex reserves at $682.3 billion, enough for 11 months of imports
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu transfers 56 police officers, including new SPs for 17 districts
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu government to let CMDA grant planning permission for multi-storeyed buildings in Chennai region
Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu
HR&CE to appoint non-hereditary trustees in 214 Tamil Nadu temples; applications open till 22 July 2026
- NLCIL and CSIR-CECRI sign MoU on rare earth extraction and critical minerals
- India and U.K. launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory in June 2026
- India-U.S. interim trade pact first phase may be signed by July 2026
- India to replace WPI with PPI; revised WPI series from June 15, 2026
- Retail inflation rises to 3.9% in May 2026, highest in 16 months