TNPSC Current Affairs Today · 29 October 2026
The day's most exam-relevant current affairs for TNPSC aspirants, 29 October 2026.
Today's TNPSC current affairs (29 October 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.
Tamil Nadu prison security: DGP allows armed watchtower duty to prevent inmate escapes
Tamil Nadu prisons have been directed to keep armed personnel in watchtowers after recent escape incidents from Puzhal and Theni jails.
Karur temple land recovery contempt case: 8 IAS and IPS officers added by Madurai Bench
The Madurai Bench added eight IAS and IPS officers in a contempt case over the delayed recovery of Karur Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar temple lands.
Madras High Court questions separate burial grounds and public access to cremation sites
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court asked whether burial grounds in Tamil Nadu are public or caste-segregated while hearing a petition from Keelaraiakulam.
Tamil Nadu auto fare revision: 6-month deadline to recalibrate meters, QR fare card mandatory
Tamil Nadu has fixed revised auto fares from 1.8 km and ordered a 6-month period to reset meters and display QR-linked fare cards.
Cyclone Arnab relief in Andhra Pradesh: 5 dead, ₹5 lakh ex gratia and crop-loss package announced
Andhra Pradesh announced compensation and relief measures after Cyclone Arnab caused deaths, crop damage and infrastructure losses.
Cyclone Arnab: IMD says storm weakened on 29 Oct 2026; Andhra, Odisha and Telangana affected
IMD said Cyclone Arnab weakened on October 29, 2026, after affecting Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and parts of Telangana.
Karnataka SIR analysis: 64.5 lakh voters missing, 18–29 age group most affected
A data analysis of Karnataka’s final SIR rolls found a potential shortfall of 64.5 lakh electors, with young voters forming the largest missing group.
SIR voter-roll deletions in Tamil Nadu: Stalin’s petition to President cites 97.38 lakh removals and EC accountability
Stalin petitioned President Droupadi Murmu over SIR-related voter deletions, citing Tamil Nadu figures, EC officials, and demands for review of the process.
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board launches AI-based control centre at Minnagam for consumer complaints
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has issued a tender for an AI-enabled control centre at Minnagam in Chennai to monitor consumer complaints and social media grievances.
Tamil Nadu opens modern electrical laboratories in 30 government ITIs with ₹5.10 crore support
The Chief Minister inaugurated modern electrical laboratories in 30 government ITIs across Tamil Nadu, set up at a cost of ₹5.10 crore with private support.
Tamil Nadu to route outsourcing recruitment in departments and PSUs through Overseas Employment Corporation
Tamil Nadu has decided to use the Overseas Employment Corporation as the agency for outsourcing-based recruitment in government departments and public sector undertakings.
Cabinet clears 3% DA hike for central employees, CMPS and Viksit Gram Swaraj funding
The Union Cabinet approved a 3% DA/DR hike effective from 1 July 2026, along with the ₹10,000-crore Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme and ₹7,395 crore for PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana.