TNPSC Current Affairs Today · 29 July 2026
The day's most exam-relevant current affairs for TNPSC aspirants, 29 July 2026.
Today's TNPSC current affairs (29 July 2026) in English and Tamil, இன்றைய நடப்பு நிகழ்வுகள். Every story is curated for the TNPSC syllabus, with a concise summary, key facts and an exam-relevance score, so you can revise the day's important news in minutes.
Supreme Court orders release of students detained over NEET protest and protects CCTV, drone records
The Supreme Court directed the Union and state governments to release students detained in NEET protest cases and preserve CCTV and drone footage.
Tamil Nadu to launch integrated app for rooftop solar projects and faster approvals
Tamil Nadu plans an integrated app, simpler approval process and a new policy to speed up rooftop solar projects and related services.
Japan’s 7.1 Kyushu quake: 13 deaths, tsunami advisory and rescue task force
Japan reported 13 deaths after a 7.1-magnitude quake hit Kumamoto in Kyushu on July 28, 2026, with a temporary tsunami advisory and a government task force.
Zelenskyy-Trump White House talks on Patriot interceptor production and Russia diplomacy
On July 28, 2026, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his White House meeting with Donald Trump covered Patriot interceptor production licenses and reviving talks with Russia.
U.S.-Saudi strikes in eastern Iraq: Iran-backed militias, IRGC and drone attacks
On July 28, 2026, U.S. Central Command said American and Saudi aircraft struck logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq after more than 30 IRGC-directed drone attacks in 72 hours.
IACS at 150: Mahendralal Sircar’s 1876 scientific institution and C.V. Raman link
The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, founded on July 29, 1876, is highlighted for its role in Indian scientific research and C.V. Raman’s early experiments.
Lead pollution near schools: report flags 2,840 schools across 17 countries, with New Delhi private schools most exposed
A report mapped 2,840 schools near toxic sites in 17 countries and found more than 90% of New Delhi’s private schools near contaminated sites.
Madras High Court quashes lookout notice against former minister E.V. Velu in highway irregularity case
The Madras High Court quashed the lookout notice against former minister E.V. Velu and extended interim protection till August 14.
Assam floods: 4.45 lakh affected, 68 dead as PM Modi reviews relief and rescue operations
PM Narendra Modi reviewed Assam flood relief and rescue operations after 4.45 lakh people were affected across more than 12 districts.
Tamil Nadu CM writes to PM on Mekedatu, cites Supreme Court and tribunal provisions
Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister wrote to the Prime Minister seeking withdrawal of a Union minister’s reply on the Mekedatu project and citing legal provisions on downstream states’ consent.
Cauvery Water Regulation Committee orders Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for 15 days
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from July 29, 2026.
Tamil Nadu creates ₹50 crore revolving fund and new disaster institute for heat resilience
Tamil Nadu announced a ₹50-crore revolving fund for district-level disaster response and a ₹55-crore State Disaster Management Institute in Chennai.
ISSF World Cup 2026: India’s Sonam Uttam Maskar-Himanshu Dhillon win bronze in 10m air rifle mixed team
At the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, India’s Sonam Uttam Maskar and Himanshu Dhillon won bronze with 441.2 points in the 10m air rifle mixed team event.
FIDE World Chess Championship 2026: Gukesh to face Javokhir Sindarov in Geneva
FIDE said the World Chess Championship between D. Gukesh and Javokhir Sindarov will be held in Geneva from November 25 to December 15, 2026.