TNPSC Weekly Current Affairs · 7–13 September 2026
Every TNPSC current affairs story published this week (7–13 September 2026), grouped by day.
This week's TNPSC current affairs (7–13 September 2026), the full weekly current affairs roundup in English and Tamil, grouped by day. A fast way to catch up on every exam-relevant story you may have missed during the week.
13 September 2026
1 stories12 September 2026
15 storiesJunior Asia Cup Hockey 2026: India men reach final after 3-1 win over Malaysia in Moqi
India entered the Junior Asia Cup Hockey final in Moqi, China, after defeating Malaysia 3-1 in the semifinal.
Supreme Court clarifies POCSO: physical contact is punishable only when sexual intent is proved
The Supreme Court held that under POCSO, physical contact with a child becomes sexual assault only if sexual intent is established.
Madurai High Court seeks Centre and State reply on Indian citizenship card plea
The Madurai Bench of the High Court has asked the Centre and Tamil Nadu to respond to a plea seeking a citizenship card for Indian citizens.
Parandur SIPCOT land acquisition in Kanchipuram: 8.38 hectares, compensation and protest explained
Tamil Nadu has issued a land acquisition notice for an 8.38-hectare SIPCOT industrial park near Parandur, triggering farmer opposition.
Immanuel Sekaran memorial day in Paramakudi: 8,000 police, 38 checkpoints and 700 CCTV cameras
Paramakudi observed the 69th memorial day of Immanuel Sekaran with major security arrangements and political tributes in Ramanathapuram district.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan pays tribute to Bharathiyar and Immanuel Sekaran on their memorial day
On the memorial day, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to Bharathiyar and Immanuel Sekaran in New Delhi.
BRICS 18th Summit logo ‘Namaste Lotus’: India’s lotus, five member colours and Bharat Mandapam display
The BRICS 18th Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi featured the ‘Namaste Lotus’ logo reflecting the five founding members’ colours.
BRICS 2026 Delhi Summit: 15,000 police, 200 paramilitary companies and India’s diplomatic outreach
Delhi hosted the BRICS Summit 2026 on 12 September with massive security deployment and key bilateral meetings by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Madras High Court allows sale of plaster of Paris Ganesh idols with interim relief
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on 2026 September 11 stayed a civic order restricting plaster of Paris Ganesh idols and allowed their sale temporarily.
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors flag tariff concerns, local-currency payments
On 11 September 2026, BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors issued a joint statement opposing unilateral tariffs and backing practical cross-border payments in local currencies.
BRICS 2026: UN chief Guterres, PM Modi discuss West Asia, Ukraine and freedom of navigation
On 11 September 2026, UN Secretary-General António Guterres met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi during India’s BRICS chairship and discussed West Asia, Ukraine and freedom of navigation.
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board makes medical certificate mandatory for compassionate appointment
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has made the employee’s medical certificate compulsory for compassionate appointment applications under Service Rule 84.
Clean Tamil Nadu and Thooymai Iyakkam moved to Rural Development Department: key administrative changes
Tamil Nadu shifted Clean Tamil Nadu Company Ltd and Thooymai Iyakkam to the Rural Development Department to strengthen solid waste management.
Tamil Nadu crop loan waiver expanded: 2.38 lakh farmers to get additional ₹40,000 relief
Tamil Nadu issued a government order to give an additional ₹40,000 crop loan waiver to 2.38 lakh farmers, taking the total waiver to ₹75,000 each.
FASTag barrier-free toll booths by March 2027: key facts on toll revenue, savings and rollout
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said all national highway toll booths will become barrier-free by March 2027, with FASTag expected to add ₹20,000-25,000 crore annually.
11 September 2026
15 storiesTN High Court dismisses challenge to ‘Thaai Maman Thanga மோதிரம்’ tender for 4.42 lakh gold rings
The Madras High Court dismissed a challenge to Tamil Nadu’s tender for 4.42 lakh one-gram gold rings under the ‘Thaai Maman Thanga மோதிரம்’ scheme.
Bumrah cleared for Afghanistan T20 series; Harshit Rana ruled out and Yash Thakur added
Jasprit Bumrah has been declared fully fit for the Afghanistan T20 series, while Harshit Rana has been ruled out and Yash Thakur has been added to the squad.
Uttar Pradesh plans interest-free loans up to ₹1 lakh for 1 crore women under a new women entrepreneurs scheme
Uttar Pradesh plans to give interest-free loans up to ₹1 lakh to 1 crore women, with a subsidy of up to ₹20,000 under a women entrepreneurs scheme.
Delhi BRICS Summit 2026: Xi Jinping’s confirmed visit and India’s chairmanship
The BRICS Summit begins in Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, with China’s President Xi Jinping confirmed to attend and India chairing the grouping.
India reaches Women’s Asia Cup T20 final in Dubai after 40-run win over Bangladesh
India beat Bangladesh by 40 runs in Dubai to enter the Women’s Asia Cup T20 final, with Shefali Verma scoring 64 and Deepti Sharma taking 3 wickets.
Chennai conservancy workers’ protest: NULM-SHG model, 2,946 workers and ₹832 daily wage demand
An explanatory report on Chennai conservancy workers highlighted the NULM-SHG model, the demand for permanency, and the ₹832 daily wage issue.
Tamil Nadu registration rules for buildings with land: self-certification, valuation slabs and field inspection waiver
Tamil Nadu’s registration department issued new guidelines on 11 September 2026 for registering land-cum-building documents using self-certification, valuation thresholds and field-inspection exemptions.
India to build space station by 2035 and send astronauts to the Moon by 2040: PM Modi at Paris summit
Prime Minister Modi said India will build a space station by 2035 and send astronauts to the Moon by 2040 at the International Space Summit in Paris.
Madras High Court seeks TN government reply on 18-month CCTV preservation in vigilance offices
The Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to explain why funds were not allocated to preserve vigilance office CCTV footage for 18 months.
Southern Railway completes 100% broad-gauge electrification across 5,068 km
Southern Railway has completed full electrification of its 5,068 km broad-gauge network, marking a major railway infrastructure milestone.
India’s GDP controversy: base-year changes, 7.8% Q1 FY27 growth and the 2022-23 methodology debate
India’s Q1 FY 2026-27 GDP growth of 7.8% has reignited debate over base-year changes and methodology revisions.
RUPPs in India: Section 29A, tax exemption, 20 star campaigners and de-registration limits
An explanation on Registered Unrecognised Political Parties highlights Section 29A, tax benefits, donor reporting and EC de-registration limits.
India GDP growth debate: 7.8% Q1 FY 2026-27, base-year change and CSO methodology
India reported 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY 2026-27, but the figure sparked debate over base-year changes and methodology.
PM SHRI scheme: 14,500 schools, 1.8 million students and NEP 2020 linkage
The Centre has asked Kerala to decide on PM SHRI, a scheme to upgrade 14,500 schools and benefit 1.8 million students.
BRICS 18th Summit in New Delhi: India’s 2026 chairmanship, 11-member expansion and agenda
India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, with 11 members and a focus on trade, payments and governance reform.
10 September 2026
15 storiesTN govt’s Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram scheme: Madras HC upholds gold ring tender to Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers
Madras High Court dismissed a PIL against Tamil Nadu’s tender for 4,41,667 one-gram gold rings under the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam.
HD Hyundai shipyard project in Thoothukudi reaches DPR stage with 1,700 acres transferred
HD Hyundai’s shipyard project in Thoothukudi advanced to the Detailed Project Report stage after site survey and government support steps.
HR&CE removes ₹5 mobile deposit fee at Tiruvannamalai and Sholinghur temples
Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department withdrew the ₹5 mobile phone deposit fee at two major temples after public opposition.
TN bypolls: DMK fields I. Paranthamen in Madurantakam and S. Suganya in Dharapuram
DMK announced candidates for the October 6, 2026 byelections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies.
Tamil Nadu bypolls 2026: TVK names Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama for Madurantakam, Dharapuram
TVK announced former AIADMK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama as candidates for the October 6, 2026 bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
Xi Jinping to attend BRICS 2026 in New Delhi; first India visit since 2019 Mamallapuram summit
China has confirmed President Xi Jinping’s visit to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, 2026.
BRICS 2026 in New Delhi: UN chief Guterres to press UNSC reform and multipolarity
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will address the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 13, 2026, stressing multipolarity and Security Council reform.
Bamboo mass flowering can trigger invasive weeds, fires, rodent outbreaks and elephant conflict
A KFRI study warned that bamboo flowering and die-off can cause ecological shocks in forests, especially in the Western Ghats.
RBI FCNR(B) swap facility: who bears the currency risk on deposits and interest?
The RBI’s June swap facility mobilised over $127 billion in FCNR(B) deposits and closed on August 31, 2026.
IEA projects India coal demand at 1,353 MT in 2026; output may hit 1,095 MT
The IEA said India’s coal demand may rise 4.2% in 2026, with production reaching a record 1,095 MT.
Nagapattinam monsoon preparedness: ₹281 crore, 68 flood-prone spots and 29 warning systems
Tamil Nadu allocated ₹281 crore for northeast monsoon preparedness in Nagapattinam, including cattle protection and emergency shelters.
Tamil Nadu approves new Assembly and Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam in Chennai
Tamil Nadu gave in-principle approval for a new Assembly-Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam on 25.55 acres in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu Private Universities Amendment Bill 2026 lowers land and endowment norms to attract new universities
Tamil Nadu amended the 2019 Private Universities Act in 2026, reducing land and endowment requirements for new private universities.
Tamil Nadu debt rose 309% in a decade, CAG flags repayment pressure and interest burden
The CAG’s 2024-25 audit says Tamil Nadu’s outstanding public debt rose from ₹1,94,096 crore to ₹7,94,107 crore in 10 years.
ECI recognises TVK as State party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry after 2026 Assembly poll performance
ECI recognised TVK as a State party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry after its 2026 Assembly election performance, reserving the Whistle symbol.
9 September 2026
14 storiesIndia’s Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: 326 km Gujarat section inaugurated in September 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 326 km freight-rail section in Gujarat under the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor on September 8, 2026.
UK trade move against illegal West Bank settlements: two-state solution, sanctions and 1949 Armistice line
The UK announced trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with France and Canada joining the move.
UK air traffic control glitch: Heathrow disruption, 1,000+ flight cancellations and NATS recovery steps
Britain’s NATS glitch on 8–9 September 2026 disrupted Heathrow and other airports, cancelling over 1,000 flights.
Vijay Vasanth appointed TN Congress social media wing chief; 6 coordinators named
The AICC approved Vijay Vasanth MP as head of the Tamil Nadu Congress social media wing and named six coordinators.
Tamil Nadu Assembly 2026 budget session: sine die adjournment, 11 Bills passed and 32,055 visitors
The Tamil Nadu Assembly’s 2026 budget session was adjourned sine die after passing 11 Bills, including the Appropriation Bill.
ED seeks FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, Veena and M.A. M. Reiyas under PMLA Section 66(2) in Kerala case
The Enforcement Directorate has written to Kerala police seeking FIRs against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena and M.A. M. Reiyas in a ₹2.78 crore alleged illegal payment case.
ESA and ISRO to discuss human spaceflight, lunar exploration and Venus mission cooperation in Paris
ESA will discuss cooperation with ISRO on Gaganyaan, lunar exploration and the Venus Orbiter Mission during the International Space Summit in Paris from September 9, 2026.
Tamil Nadu to offer free German language training, AI chatbot for grievance redressal and higher aid for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees
Tamil Nadu announced an AI chatbot and voicebot for the Chief Minister’s Help Centre, free German language training for youth, and higher monthly assistance for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees.
TN to launch salt-reduction strategy, survey and low-sodium salt study to curb hypertension
Tamil Nadu will conduct a urine-sample survey and awareness drive to reduce salt intake, after citing 1.8 crore people with hypertension and 50% of certified deaths linked to heart and vascular diseases.
Tamil Nadu CM directs completion of drinking water, sewer and road works before northeast monsoon in six districts
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay directed officials to finish pending drinking water, sewer and road works in six districts before the northeast monsoon.
Cauvery Water Management Authority orders Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for 15 days
The Cauvery Water Management Authority ordered Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from September 9, 2026.
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department made a separate Tamil Nadu department
Tamil Nadu has issued a government order making the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department a separate department for faster temple administration.
Tamil Nadu IAS reshuffle: 27 officers transferred, key departments and district collectors changed
Tamil Nadu transferred 27 IAS officers, including key postings in school education, revenue administration, TANSIDCO, Aavin and district collectorates.
Tamil Nadu Assembly: opposition got more speaking time in 2026 session, says Speaker
Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar said opposition members were allotted more time than ruling party members in key Assembly debates.
8 September 2026
15 storiesTibetan Plateau glacial retreat: climate change, 14,000 lakes and flood-risk facts
Chinese researchers linked warming on the Tibetan Plateau to glacier loss, expanding glacial lakes and higher flood risks.
Indonesia’s volcanic geography and Ring of Fire: MCQ facts on Anak Krakatau, Semeru and active volcano counts
Indonesia’s 2026 eruptions highlight its 500 volcanoes, 127 active volcanoes, and the Pacific Ring of Fire geography.
Iran reiterates civilisational ties with India ahead of BRICS Summit; Chabahar and INSTC remain key
Iran said it values its historic ties with India as the two sides prepare for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026.
Tamil Nadu shortlists Cheyyur and Gummidipoondi for Chennai’s second airport; AAI pre-feasibility study sought
Tamil Nadu has shortlisted Cheyyur and Manellore near Gummidipoondi for Chennai’s second airport and asked AAI for a pre-feasibility study.
DAC clears ₹1.1 lakh crore defence procurement: CBRN vehicles, helicopters, radars and bridge systems
The Defence Acquisition Council approved ₹1.1 lakh crore worth of procurement proposals for the Army, Navy and Air Force, including CBRN vehicles and indigenous marine gas turbines.
India’s first hydrogen train to run at 110 kmph; Jind–Sonipat line and 2026 rollout details
Railway Board plans to run India’s first hydrogen train at up to 110 kmph, with the service currently operating on Haryana’s 89-km Jind–Sonipat route.
ISRO’s role will not shrink: IN-SPACe clarifies India’s space policy direction
IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Kumar Goenka said ISRO will remain the bedrock of India’s space sector and will not be privatised.
PM-JANMAN review: Parliament panel flags delay in response to Baiga child deaths in Madhya Pradesh
A Parliamentary Standing Committee reviewed PM-JANMAN and questioned the delay in responding to Baiga child deaths in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh.
Delhi electoral roll deletions before SIR: 13.39 lakh names removed in 2026 pre-revision phase
Delhi saw 13.39 lakh voter deletions between January and June 2026 before the SIR draft phase, the highest such pre-revision drop among Phase-3 States.
Supreme Court-linked arrest procedure: High Court asks DGP to issue circular on Article 22(1) safeguards
The Madras High Court directed the DGP to issue a circular on mandatory arrest procedures under Article 22(1) and granted conditional bail in a ₹10.63 crore fraud case.
ECI schedules bypolls to 5 Assembly seats and 1 Lok Sabha seat on 6 October 2026
The Election Commission announced bypolls on 6 October 2026 for five Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat, with counting on 9 October.
Tamil Nadu raises MLA vehicle allowance to ₹75,000 and extends local body administrators' tenure
Tamil Nadu introduced bills to raise MLA vehicle allowance and extend the tenure of local body administrators, while also amending VAT appeal limits.
Tamil Nadu makes paperless registration mandatory for family arrangement documents from October 15, 2026
Tamil Nadu announced mandatory paperless registration for four types of 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
The Tamil Nadu government said a commission will be formed to identify Panchami lands, citing a fall 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 Nadu announced a ₹100.72 crore revamp of the Forest Force and several forest-sector measures in the 2026-27 Assembly session.
7 September 2026
15 storiesTN bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram after EC notification; 2 of 7 vacant seats to vote on October 6
The Election Commission of India has notified bypolls for Madurantakam and Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu, while five other vacant seats remain under election petitions.
ISRO Mahendragiri semi-cryogenic engine test: 200-ton thrust milestone for S2000 engine
ISRO’s Mahendragiri centre successfully tested a semi-cryogenic engine power head at full 200-ton thrust, a key step for the S2000 engine.
LPG booking gap in rural areas cut to 25 days: key policy change for household consumers
The Union government reduced the rural LPG booking interval from 45 days to 25 days for household consumers, after supply conditions improved.
Rangarajan on RRB consolidation and SFBs: key banking reform facts for TNPSC
C. Rangarajan said RRB consolidation has weakened local character and urged RBI to incentivise small finance banks, citing 196-to-82 and 43-to-28 reductions.
India’s gross FDI hit 15-year high of $30.7 billion in Apr-Jun 2026; RBI data shows net FDI rebound
RBI data showed India’s gross FDI touched $30.7 billion in April-June 2026, the highest in 15 years, with net FDI turning positive again in June 2026.
JCR upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A- in 2026; key facts on borrowing cost, GST and NPA fall
Japan Credit Rating Agency upgraded India to A- in 2026, citing around 7% growth, GST, digital public infrastructure and lower NPAs.
UPI hits ₹29.82 lakh crore in August 2026; NPCI data shows 24.51 billion transactions and 11-country acceptance
NPCI data showed UPI transactions worth ₹29.82 lakh crore in August 2026, with record volume of 24.51 billion and acceptance in 11 countries.
August 2026 GST collections rise 14.8% to ₹1.99 lakh crore; refunds and import-led growth matter for TNPSC
India’s gross GST revenue rose to ₹1,99,853 crore in August 2026, with import-linked collections growing faster than domestic collections and refunds rising sharply.
Tamil Nadu’s Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam: ₹560 crore scheme for one-gram gold rings to newborns
Tamil Nadu has begun dispatches for the Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam, a ₹560 crore scheme to give one-gram gold rings to newborn babies in government hospitals.
Tamil Nadu launches third phase of underwater archaeology off Poompuhar to trace ancient maritime trade
The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology began the third phase of underwater exploration off Poompuhar in Mayiladuthurai district.
Tamil Nadu’s second Chennai airport plan: Cheyyur and Gummidipoondi shortlisted for AAI pre-feasibility study
Tamil Nadu has shortlisted Cheyyur and Manellore near Gummidipoondi for Chennai’s second airport and asked AAI for a pre-feasibility study.
Tamil Nadu to rationalise registration offices, launch 25 model hubs and presence-less registration from Sept 15, 2026
Tamil Nadu announced on September 7, 2026 that registration offices will be rationalised, 25 model hubs created, and presence-less registration expanded from September 15 and October 15, 2026.
ECI schedules bypolls for 5 Assembly seats and 1 Lok Sabha seat on October 6, 2026
The Election Commission announced on September 7, 2026 that bypolls to five Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha constituency will be held on October 6, with counting on October 9.
DVAC case on K.N. Nehru: alleged ₹1,020-crore tender irregularities, Section 17A and 13 accused
DVAC registered a case on September 4, 2026 against K.N. Nehru and 12 others over alleged tender manipulation worth about ₹1,020 crore, invoking the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 17A.
Tamil Nadu to roll out ₹100.72 crore forest workforce revival, Blue-Green campuses and air-quality upgrades
Tamil Nadu announced multiple environment and forest measures on September 7, 2026, including a ₹100.72 crore forest workforce scheme, 200 schools and five colleges as Blue-Green campuses, and new TNPCB monitoring systems.