TNPSC Monthly Current Affairs · September 2026
Every TNPSC current affairs story published in September 2026, grouped by day.
This month's TNPSC current affairs (September 2026), the complete monthly current affairs roundup in English and Tamil, grouped by day. Ideal for a full revision of the month's exam-relevant news before your TNPSC exam.
SportsHindu Tamil Thisai
Junior Asia Cup Hockey 2026: India men reach final after 3-1 win over Malaysia in Moqi
NationalHindu Tamil Thisai
Supreme Court clarifies POCSO: physical contact is punishable only when sexual intent is proved
NationalHindu Tamil Thisai
Madurai High Court seeks Centre and State reply on Indian citizenship card plea
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
Parandur SIPCOT land acquisition in Kanchipuram: 8.38 hectares, compensation and protest explained
- Immanuel Sekaran memorial day in Paramakudi: 8,000 police, 38 checkpoints and 700 CCTV cameras
- Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan pays tribute to Bharathiyar and Immanuel Sekaran on their memorial day
- BRICS 18th Summit logo ‘Namaste Lotus’: India’s lotus, five member colours and Bharat Mandapam display
- BRICS 2026 Delhi Summit: 15,000 police, 200 paramilitary companies and India’s diplomatic outreach
- Madras High Court allows sale of plaster of Paris Ganesh idols with interim relief
- BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors flag tariff concerns, local-currency payments
- BRICS 2026: UN chief Guterres, PM Modi discuss West Asia, Ukraine and freedom of navigation
- Tamil Nadu Electricity Board makes medical certificate mandatory for compassionate appointment
- Clean Tamil Nadu and Thooymai Iyakkam moved to Rural Development Department: key administrative changes
- Tamil Nadu crop loan waiver expanded: 2.38 lakh farmers to get additional ₹40,000 relief
- FASTag barrier-free toll booths by March 2027: key facts on toll revenue, savings and rollout
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
TN High Court dismisses challenge to ‘Thaai Maman Thanga மோதிரம்’ tender for 4.42 lakh gold rings
SportsHindu Tamil Thisai
Bumrah cleared for Afghanistan T20 series; Harshit Rana ruled out and Yash Thakur added
SchemesHindu Tamil Thisai
Uttar Pradesh plans interest-free loans up to ₹1 lakh for 1 crore women under a new women entrepreneurs scheme
InternationalHindu Tamil Thisai
Delhi BRICS Summit 2026: Xi Jinping’s confirmed visit and India’s chairmanship
- India reaches Women’s Asia Cup T20 final in Dubai after 40-run win over Bangladesh
- Chennai conservancy workers’ protest: NULM-SHG model, 2,946 workers and ₹832 daily wage demand
- Tamil Nadu registration rules for buildings with land: self-certification, valuation slabs and field inspection waiver
- India to build space station by 2035 and send astronauts to the Moon by 2040: PM Modi at Paris summit
- Madras High Court seeks TN government reply on 18-month CCTV preservation in vigilance offices
- Southern Railway completes 100% broad-gauge electrification across 5,068 km
- India’s GDP controversy: base-year changes, 7.8% Q1 FY27 growth and the 2022-23 methodology debate
- RUPPs in India: Section 29A, tax exemption, 20 star campaigners and de-registration limits
- India GDP growth debate: 7.8% Q1 FY 2026-27, base-year change and CSO methodology
- PM SHRI scheme: 14,500 schools, 1.8 million students and NEP 2020 linkage
- BRICS 18th Summit in New Delhi: India’s 2026 chairmanship, 11-member expansion and agenda
Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu
TN govt’s Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram scheme: Madras HC upholds gold ring tender to Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers
Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu
HD Hyundai shipyard project in Thoothukudi reaches DPR stage with 1,700 acres transferred
Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu
HR&CE removes ₹5 mobile deposit fee at Tiruvannamalai and Sholinghur temples
Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu
TN bypolls: DMK fields I. Paranthamen in Madurantakam and S. Suganya in Dharapuram
- Tamil Nadu bypolls 2026: TVK names Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama for Madurantakam, Dharapuram
- Xi Jinping to attend BRICS 2026 in New Delhi; first India visit since 2019 Mamallapuram summit
- BRICS 2026 in New Delhi: UN chief Guterres to press UNSC reform and multipolarity
- Bamboo mass flowering can trigger invasive weeds, fires, rodent outbreaks and elephant conflict
- RBI FCNR(B) swap facility: who bears the currency risk on deposits and interest?
- IEA projects India coal demand at 1,353 MT in 2026; output may hit 1,095 MT
- Nagapattinam monsoon preparedness: ₹281 crore, 68 flood-prone spots and 29 warning systems
- Tamil Nadu approves new Assembly and Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam in Chennai
- Tamil Nadu Private Universities Amendment Bill 2026 lowers land and endowment norms to attract new universities
- Tamil Nadu debt rose 309% in a decade, CAG flags repayment pressure and interest burden
- ECI recognises TVK as State party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry after 2026 Assembly poll performance
NationalHindu Tamil Thisai
India’s Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: 326 km Gujarat section inaugurated in September 2026
InternationalThe Hindu - International
UK trade move against illegal West Bank settlements: two-state solution, sanctions and 1949 Armistice line
InternationalThe Hindu - International
UK air traffic control glitch: Heathrow disruption, 1,000+ flight cancellations and NATS recovery steps
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
Vijay Vasanth appointed TN Congress social media wing chief; 6 coordinators named
- Tamil Nadu Assembly 2026 budget session: sine die adjournment, 11 Bills passed and 32,055 visitors
- ED seeks FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, Veena and M.A. M. Reiyas under PMLA Section 66(2) in Kerala case
- ESA and ISRO to discuss human spaceflight, lunar exploration and Venus mission cooperation in Paris
- Tamil Nadu to offer free German language training, AI chatbot for grievance redressal and higher aid for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees
- TN to launch salt-reduction strategy, survey and low-sodium salt study to curb hypertension
- Tamil Nadu CM directs completion of drinking water, sewer and road works before northeast monsoon in six districts
- Cauvery Water Management Authority orders Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for 15 days
- Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department made a separate Tamil Nadu department
- Tamil Nadu IAS reshuffle: 27 officers transferred, key departments and district collectors changed
- Tamil Nadu Assembly: opposition got more speaking time in 2026 session, says Speaker
EnvironmentThe Hindu - Environment
Tibetan Plateau glacial retreat: climate change, 14,000 lakes and flood-risk facts
InternationalThe Hindu - International
Indonesia’s volcanic geography and Ring of Fire: MCQ facts on Anak Krakatau, Semeru and active volcano counts
InternationalThe Hindu - National
Iran reiterates civilisational ties with India ahead of BRICS Summit; Chabahar and INSTC remain key
Tamil NaduThe Hindu - National
Tamil Nadu shortlists Cheyyur and Gummidipoondi for Chennai’s second airport; AAI pre-feasibility study sought
- DAC clears ₹1.1 lakh crore defence procurement: CBRN vehicles, helicopters, radars and bridge systems
- India’s first hydrogen train to run at 110 kmph; Jind–Sonipat line and 2026 rollout details
- ISRO’s role will not shrink: IN-SPACe clarifies India’s space policy direction
- PM-JANMAN review: Parliament panel flags delay in response to Baiga child deaths in Madhya Pradesh
- Delhi electoral roll deletions before SIR: 13.39 lakh names removed in 2026 pre-revision phase
- Supreme Court-linked arrest procedure: High Court asks DGP to issue circular on Article 22(1) safeguards
- ECI schedules bypolls to 5 Assembly seats and 1 Lok Sabha seat on 6 October 2026
- Tamil Nadu raises MLA vehicle allowance to ₹75,000 and extends local body administrators' tenure
- Tamil Nadu makes paperless registration mandatory for family arrangement documents from October 15, 2026
- Tamil Nadu to set up commission to identify Panchami lands; area falls from 12 lakh acres to 1.86 lakh acres
- Tamil Nadu Forest Force revamp, free bus pass and 12 forest announcements in 2026-27
Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu
TN bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram after EC notification; 2 of 7 vacant seats to vote on October 6
Science TechnologyHindu Tamil Thisai
ISRO Mahendragiri semi-cryogenic engine test: 200-ton thrust milestone for S2000 engine
SchemesHindu Tamil Thisai
LPG booking gap in rural areas cut to 25 days: key policy change for household consumers
EconomyThe Hindu - Economy
Rangarajan on RRB consolidation and SFBs: key banking reform facts for TNPSC
- India’s gross FDI hit 15-year high of $30.7 billion in Apr-Jun 2026; RBI data shows net FDI rebound
- JCR upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A- in 2026; key facts on borrowing cost, GST and NPA fall
- UPI hits ₹29.82 lakh crore in August 2026; NPCI data shows 24.51 billion transactions and 11-country acceptance
- August 2026 GST collections rise 14.8% to ₹1.99 lakh crore; refunds and import-led growth matter for TNPSC
- Tamil Nadu’s Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam: ₹560 crore scheme for one-gram gold rings to newborns
- Tamil Nadu launches third phase of underwater archaeology off Poompuhar to trace ancient maritime trade
- Tamil Nadu’s second Chennai airport plan: Cheyyur and Gummidipoondi shortlisted for AAI pre-feasibility study
- Tamil Nadu to rationalise registration offices, launch 25 model hubs and presence-less registration from Sept 15, 2026
- ECI schedules bypolls for 5 Assembly seats and 1 Lok Sabha seat on October 6, 2026
- DVAC case on K.N. Nehru: alleged ₹1,020-crore tender irregularities, Section 17A and 13 accused
- Tamil Nadu to roll out ₹100.72 crore forest workforce revival, Blue-Green campuses and air-quality upgrades
NationalThe Hindu - National
President appoints 8 High Court judges as Chief Justices on 5 September 2026
NationalHindu Tamil Thisai
LIC Housing Finance loan fraud case: CBI books Zee founder Subhash Chandra and others over ₹1,322 crore allegations
InternationalHindu Tamil Thisai
UN approves new world map proposal: Africa shown larger, 164 countries support resolution
InternationalThe Hindu - National
China’s Brahmaputra mega dam plan: 1.2 trillion yuan project, 60 GW target and India’s downstream concerns
- Dinesh Sharma appointed Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in September 2026
- ECI phase-3 SIR draft rolls show 15.7% voter list shrinkage across 17 States and UTs
- Tamil Nadu chief secretary reviews monsoon preparedness in Chennai, including ₹13.52 crore and ₹73 crore drainage works
- Election Commission bars former TN MLA Aasan Maulana from contesting for 3 years over election expense violation
- Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption on 6 September 2026 disrupts Jakarta airport operations
- Farakka rail subsidence restoration in West Bengal nears completion; North Bengal services may resume
Tamil NaduThe Hindu - National
Air India Express to stop Chennai–Madurai sector from 25 October 2026 after 68 years
NationalThe Hindu - National
EC disqualifies former Velachery MLA Aassan Maulaana for 3 years over election expense violation
InternationalThe Hindu - International
UNGA backs Africa-size map reform; Mercator projection challenged in 2026 vote
InternationalThe Hindu - National
India backs UN resolution on Equal Earth map; UNGA vote on Mercator distortion
- National Teachers’ Awards 2026: 82 educators to be honoured by President Murmu
- UNGA 81st session: Jaishankar to speak on September 26, 2026
- Tamil Nadu debt-GSDP ratio: government consultant says 23% is sustainable level
- Tamil Nadu paddy procurement stalled as government order for 2026 season is delayed
- Tamil Nadu elephant corridor survey: Madras High Court gives 3 months to file report
- West Bengal tourism logo, ₹500 crore tourism push and 11 boats announced in 2026
- PM Modi flags screen-time and drug addiction concerns in meeting with 82 award-winning teachers
- Chennai gold price falls by ₹1,360 per sovereign on September 5, 2026
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
TN police and fire services get major 2026 reforms: ₹1 crore duty-death compensation, new vehicles, facilities
InternationalThe Hindu - International
U.S.-Iran conflict: 2026 West Asia escalation and attacks on military bases
InternationalThe Hindu - International
U.S. sanctions on Cuba deepen energy crisis in September 2026
InternationalHindu Tamil Thisai
Nepal flood death toll rises to 1,252 as Tibet quake adds fresh concern in September 2026
- PM Modi reviews Varanasi flood response as Ganga crosses danger mark in September 2026
- Premalatha urges 8-hour police shifts, more vacancies and higher allowances in Tamil Nadu
- TN Assembly sees heated debate on law and order, Thoothukudi firing and crime data
- Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain gets bail in water scam case
- Delhi High Court on footpath encroachment: illegal huts, shops cannot be allowed
- ISRO launches EOS-05 on GSLV-F17; India’s first geosynchronous imaging satellite
- India–New Zealand FTA to start next month; 100% tariff-free access for Indian exports
- State Information Commission orders disclosure of temple assets and rent arrears within 3 months
- World Bank weighs $477 million financing for Telangana health transformation programme
- India-Belgium sign MoU in New Delhi on defence, energy, cybercrime and technology ties
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu announces ₹4,800 crore Minjur desalination project and major urban water-sewer upgrades
InternationalThe Hindu - International
Nepal flash floods: 1,222 deaths, 4,875 missing and rescue operations across 8 districts
InternationalThe Hindu - International
Nepal-Tibet flash floods: death toll, missing persons and India’s relief support
InternationalThe Hindu - National
India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty renewal: Jaishankar says Bihar’s concerns will be considered
- Supreme Court allows low-barium firecracker test firing in 4 cities; key pollution case facts
- Kerala High Court on POCSO: consent is irrelevant in minor relationships; 2012 Act and 10-year sentence upheld
- PM-KUSUM C in Karnataka: solarised pumps, 1,159.1 MW PPAs and 2,79,043 pumpsets
- Pichavaram mangroves valued at ₹2,485.38 crore in 2026 study; blue carbon and TEV matter for TNPSC
- Tamil Nadu livestock department announces digital platform for stray dog adoption, ₹110 crore women goat scheme and new veterinary facilities
- Tamil Nadu orders ₹3,637 crore DA arrears for transport pensioners in 49 monthly instalments
- Tamil Nadu raises daily aid for missing and detained fishermen to ₹600; announces fishery infrastructure works
- Tamil Nadu announces Aavin Victory Awards, ₹10 crore breeding upgrades and dairy quality infrastructure
- Tamil Nadu to upgrade medicine-stock visibility in Nalam app for primary health centres
- Tamil Nadu to issue digital driving licence and registration certificate from September 15, 2026
- Tamil Nadu to create Investment Promotion Commission through business ease law amendment
SchemesThe Hindu - National
Kerala creates dedicated Senior Citizens’ Welfare Department with ₹10 crore budget and 14-district support system
EnvironmentThe Hindu - Environment
Arunachal dragonfly record adds spoon-tailed duskhawker to India’s Odonata checklist
InternationalHindu Tamil Thisai
PM Modi flags terrorism, drug trafficking and connectivity at SCO Bishkek summit
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
Toll fee hike at 15 plazas in Tamil Nadu from September 2026: key facts for TNPSC
- Tamil Nadu warns MBBS colleges to charge fees only for 4.5 years, citing NMC rules in 2026
- Tamil Nadu Assembly announces ₹10 lakh insurance for gig workers and new labour welfare measures in 2026
- Tamil Nadu to expand foreign investment outreach with UK visit and Taiwan mission in 2026
- Tamil Nadu announces 9 women industrial parks, 13 new estates and multiple MSME incentives in 2026
- Tamil Nadu announces 10% wage hike and higher welfare contributions for cooperative handloom weavers
- Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu rises to 10,000 cusecs from Karnataka reservoirs
- Supreme Court uses Article 142 to quash NEET-UG protest FIRs and orders compensation policy
- UN Secretary-General Guterres to attend India-hosted 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, September 2026
- Tirumala Brahmotsavam 2026: dates, rituals and key schedule for exam prep
- India-Afghanistan T20 series: Bumrah returns in India squad for 3 matches in Delhi
- DMK names 76 representatives to oversee 110-district reorganisation in Tamil Nadu
Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu Assembly 2026: POCSO Portal 2.0, 300 anganwadi buildings and 38-district service centres announced
InternationalHindu Tamil Thisai
India’s Nepal flood relief: 19-member forensic team, rescue support and 900+ deaths in September 2026
InternationalHindu Tamil Thisai
Modi–Pezeshkian meeting in Kyrgyzstan: India-Iran ties discussed at SCO summit
Science TechnologyThe Hindu - International
CERN’s Future Circular Collider: 91-km mega-science project and India’s role
- Article 41 and MGNREGA-to-VB-GRAM G shift: right to work debate in India
- Bihar–Jharkhand Sone River water pact: 5.75 MAF and 2 MAF allocation settled
- India rejects Hague court ruling on Indus Waters Treaty; MEA cites lack of jurisdiction
- TASMAC wage hike 2026: revised pay, festival advance and penalties for overpricing announced
- Tamil Nadu agriculture 2026: seed storage warehouses in 7 districts, GI push for 10 farm products
- Semmancheri Sports City 2026: project not cancelled, 46-sport redesign planned in Tamil Nadu
Frequently asked questions
What is included in this month's current affairs?
The full month's TNPSC-relevant stories, grouped by day, covering polity, economy, science, awards, schemes and Tamil Nadu news, each summarised in English and Tamil with an exam-relevance score.
Are monthly current affairs available in Tamil?
Yes. Every story includes a Tamil title and Tamil summary alongside the English version, so the entire monthly roundup can be revised in Tamil.