Current Affairs · 7–7 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 7–7 September 2026, grouped by day.
6 September 2026
10 storiesPresident appoints 8 High Court judges as Chief Justices on 5 September 2026
President Droupadi Murmu appointed eight High Court judges as Chief Justices on 5 September 2026 under constitutional powers.
LIC Housing Finance loan fraud case: CBI books Zee founder Subhash Chandra and others over ₹1,322 crore allegations
The CBI filed a case against Zee founder Subhash Chandra and others in an alleged ₹1,322 crore loan fraud linked to LIC Housing Finance.
UN approves new world map proposal: Africa shown larger, 164 countries support resolution
The UN adopted a resolution supporting a new world map that reflects Africa’s actual size, with 164 countries voting in favour.
China’s Brahmaputra mega dam plan: 1.2 trillion yuan project, 60 GW target and India’s downstream concerns
China has reiterated its Brahmaputra mega dam plan in Tibet, with a 1.2 trillion yuan investment and projected 60 GW capacity, raising India’s downstream concerns.
Dinesh Sharma appointed Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in September 2026
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 5 September 2026.
ECI phase-3 SIR draft rolls show 15.7% voter list shrinkage across 17 States and UTs
Draft rolls under the third phase of Special Intensive Revision showed a 15.7% fall in voter lists across 17 States and Union Territories.
Tamil Nadu chief secretary reviews monsoon preparedness in Chennai, including ₹13.52 crore and ₹73 crore drainage works
Chief Secretary M. Saikumar inspected Chennai’s monsoon-preparedness works in Adyar, Perungudi and Sholinganallur ahead of the northeast monsoon.
Election Commission bars former TN MLA Aasan Maulana from contesting for 3 years over election expense violation
The Election Commission barred former Velachery MLA Aasan Maulana from contesting elections for 3 years from 19 August 2026 after finding concealed campaign expenses.
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption on 6 September 2026 disrupts Jakarta airport operations
Anak Krakatau erupted on 6 September 2026, forcing flight cancellations at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport amid ash clouds.
Farakka rail subsidence restoration in West Bengal nears completion; North Bengal services may resume
Eastern Railway said on 5 September 2026 that subsidence-hit Farakka tracks in Murshidabad are close to restoration and trial runs have begun.