Current Affairs · 28 Sept – 4 Oct 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 28 Sept – 4 Oct 2026, grouped by day.
3 October 2026
15 storiesCanara Bank ordered to pay ₹5.04 lakh in unauthorised transaction case; RBI customer-protection rules cited
A Kalaburagi consumer commission ordered Canara Bank to pay ₹5.04 lakh and cited RBI guidelines on unauthorised electronic banking transactions.
UAE labels FlyDubai hijack attempt a planned terror act; India’s Smit Machchhar hailed for saving 174 lives
The UAE said the September 30, 2026 FlyDubai hijack attempt was a planned terror act, while Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was credited with saving 174 passengers.
Parveen Hooda’s Asian Games comeback: gold after medal loss, 22-month ban and father’s illness
Indian boxer Parveen Hooda won Asian Games gold in Japan after losing her 2023 Hangzhou bronze and serving a 22-month ban.
Kumkum Mohod wins women’s recurve individual gold at Asian Games; Pranavi wins golf gold
At the ongoing Asian Games in Nagoya, 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod won women’s recurve individual gold after a shoot-off, while Pranavi became India’s first women’s golf gold medallist.
Anna University irregularity case: Madras HC stays suspension of Coimbatore campus associate professor
Madras High Court stayed the suspension and charge memo proceedings against Anna University Coimbatore campus associate professor J. Venkatesh in October 2026.
Vande Bharat crosses Chenab and Anji bridges at 100 kmph on 111-km Katra-Banihal section
On October 1, 2026, the Katra-Banihal rail section under USBRL was tested at 100 kmph, with Vande Bharat crossing the Chenab Bridge and Anji Bridge.
Election Commission became a three-member body in 1993; key constitutional and legal milestones
The Election Commission moved from a single-member body to a three-member body on October 1, 1993, after an ordinance and amendment act gave Election Commissioners coordinate powers.
Gold price in Chennai falls by ₹800 per sovereign; 22-carat rate at ₹1,09,400
On October 3, 2026, 22-carat gold in Chennai fell by ₹800 per sovereign to ₹1,09,400, while silver remained unchanged at ₹245 per gram.
Tamil Nadu government hospitals can handle 6.31 lakh deliveries a year, says Health Minister Arunraj
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Arunraj said government hospitals can handle up to 6.31 lakh deliveries annually, citing 2015-16 to 2025-26 delivery data and 130 dedicated emergency maternity centres.
Madras High Court tells HR&CE and police to act against caste-based politics during temple consecration
The Madras High Court directed the HR&CE Department and police to prevent caste-based politics during temple consecration events.
Tamil Nadu ends mandatory Saturday work in 100 sub-registrar offices from November 1, 2026
The Tamil Nadu government has decided that 100 sub-registrar offices will function only on weekdays from November 1, 2026.
Tamil Nadu suspends crop-loan recovery in cooperative societies; grievance WhatsApp number 98840 00845 announced
Tamil Nadu has temporarily halted recovery of outstanding crop loans in cooperative societies and asked farmers to complain on WhatsApp number 98840 00845.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar protest in Delhi: SIR of electoral rolls and voter deletion concerns
On October 3, 2026, protests at Jantar Mantar continued against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Allahabad High Court suo motu PIL on noise pollution: Rules, enforcement and public awareness
The Allahabad High Court on September 28, 2026 ordered a separate suo motu PIL on noise pollution, citing the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
PM Modi speaks to pilot Smit Machchar after FlyDubai hijack attempt; praises his courage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a video call with Indian pilot Smit Machchar in Abu Dhabi and praised his role in preventing a major disaster.
2 October 2026
13 storiesTamil Nadu expands free women bus travel to long-distance services under Vetri Payanam on Gandhi Jayanthi 2026
On 2 October 2026, Tamil Nadu launched the expanded Vetri Payanam scheme from Koyambedu, extending free bus travel for women and transgender persons to more categories of government buses.
ED probe into alleged ₹100-crore private school recognition scam in Tamil Nadu
ED has begun a probe into an alleged money-laundering case linked to promises of school recognition and approvals in Tamil Nadu.
Sri Lanka’s 2024 political shift and Dissanayake’s mandate: key facts on system change
The article traces Sri Lanka’s 2022 Aragalaya, Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s 42.31% presidential vote in 2024, and the NPP’s rise to power.
Adani Green’s Kavda battery storage reaches 6.63 GW; key India energy-storage milestone
Adani Green Energy said its Kavda battery energy storage system in Gujarat has expanded to 6.63 GW, with plans to add 10 GW more in FY 2026-27.
UPSC marks 100 years: Modi highlights 1926 origin, 1950 renaming and AI-led governance
At UPSC’s centenary event in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi cited the commission’s 1926 origin, 1950 renaming and the need for AI-based governance reforms.
Indian stock markets fall for 8th straight week; Sensex closes at 71,910
On the last trading day before Gandhi Jayanti holiday, Sensex fell 571 points and Nifty dropped 198 points, marking an 8th consecutive weekly decline after 25 years.
Karnataka’s Sustainable Data Centre Policy: water use, capacity and AI infrastructure facts
Karnataka has introduced a Sustainable Data Centre Policy as data centres in Bengaluru and nearby areas raise concerns over power and water use.
Supreme Court limits Andhra local body reservation to 50%; 34% BC quota order struck down
Andhra Pradesh High Court struck down two government orders and said total local body reservation cannot exceed 50%, while directing election steps within 6 weeks.
Tamil Nadu property registration without physical presence crosses 1 lakh in 44 days
Tamil Nadu’s no-physical-presence property registration crossed 1,00,134 documents within 44 days after its launch on 17 August 2026.
Tamil Nadu introduces unmanned automated toll collection at Paranur toll plaza near Chengalpattu
Tamil Nadu’s first unmanned toll plaza began operation at Paranur on the Chennai–Trichy National Highway, using FASTag and automatic number plate recognition.
Temple employees in Tamil Nadu get 12-month maternity leave and up to 240 days leave encashment
Tamil Nadu amended the 2020 rules for Hindu religious institutions to extend maternity leave and retirement benefits to temple employees.
DRI seizes 17 kg elephant tusks in Hyderabad under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
In Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills, DRI seized four elephant tusks weighing about 17 kg and arrested three persons under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
France school protests: 1,949 arrests, 1,027 lycées affected amid education unrest
France saw nationwide school protests on October 1, 2026, with 1,949 arrests and 1,027 lycées affected over classroom and staffing grievances.
1 October 2026
15 storiesUAE probes possible terror link in Flydubai incident involving Indian pilot Smit Machchhar
On 1 October 2026, the UAE said it was probing a possible terrorist link to the Flydubai incident involving Indian pilot Smit Machchhar.
India-Sri Lanka ties: Jaishankar meets JVP delegation led by Tilvin Silva in New Delhi
On 1 October 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met a five-member JVP delegation from Sri Lanka in New Delhi.
Tamil Nadu police form all-woman SIT in Gem Granites chairman R. Veeramani POCSO case
On 25 September 2026, Tamil Nadu police formed an all-woman SIT to probe the POCSO case involving Gem Granites chairman R. Veeramani.
Supreme Court’s limited relaxation for Gen-2 joined green crackers: NEERI norms, PM10/PM2.5 cuts and Diwali time window
On 30 September 2026, the Supreme Court allowed a limited, conditional relaxation for Gen-2 joined green crackers based on CSIR-NEERI norms.
MeitY IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in AI: launch, partners and first cohort details
A MeitY IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence was launched in Thiruvananthapuram on September 30, 2026.
IN-SPACe hosted-payload guidelines 2026: key rules for Indian and foreign payload authorisation
IN-SPACe released hosted-payload authorisation guidelines on September 17, 2026 under the Indian Space Policy 2023.
Ethanol blending and agriculture diversification: key facts on India’s fuel policy and farmer earnings
On October 1, 2026, Nitin Gadkari said ethanol blending supports agriculture diversification and farmer income.
Tamil Nadu bypolls 2026: Madurantakam and Dharapuram reserved seats, candidates and key electoral facts
Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly bypolls on October 6, 2026 are five-cornered contests in two SC-reserved constituencies.
Tamil Nadu bypolls 2026: Madurantakam and Dharapuram reserved seats go to October 6 polling
Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu will go to bypolls on October 6, 2026, with counting on October 9.
Madras High Court suo motu PIL on removing caste names from streets, roads and localities in Tamil Nadu
The Madras High Court took up a suo motu PIL on October 1, 2026 to enforce removal of caste appellations from place names across Tamil Nadu.
Paranur becomes Tamil Nadu’s first booth-less toll plaza with MLFF system on Chennai-Tiruchi NH
Paranur toll plaza on the Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway became Tamil Nadu’s first booth-less toll facility using MLFF technology.
IMD says Northeast monsoon may be normal in Tamil Nadu; onset likely in October third week
IMD said Tamil Nadu’s 2026 Northeast monsoon is likely to be normal, with onset expected in the October third week.
India industrial production grows 8% in August 2026; manufacturing and electricity lead
India’s Index of Industrial Production grew 8% in August 2026, with manufacturing at 8.95% and electricity at a 27-month high of 12.3%.
India manufacturing PMI rises to 55.1 in September 2026, a seven-month high
HSBC India Manufacturing PMI climbed to 55.1 in September 2026, indicating expansion and stronger new orders, output and hiring.
GST collections cross ₹2 lakh crore again in September 2026; imports drive record share
India’s gross GST collections rose 14.7% to over ₹2.03 lakh crore in September 2026, with import-linked revenue touching a record 32.2% share.
29 September 2026
9 storiesTNPSC Governance: Avadi VAO and village assistant arrested in ₹8,000 bribe case for heir certificate
In Avadi, a Village Administrative Officer and a village assistant were arrested by DVAC after a ₹8,000 bribe was allegedly taken to recommend an heir certificate.
TNPSC Polity & Governance: 22 years later, new POCSO case against ‘Gem’ Veeramani in Chennai probe
A 2004 Chennai case involving a 16-year-old girl has led to a fresh POCSO case in 2026 against ‘Gem’ Veeramani, with an SIT and women police officers handling the probe.
Madras High Court dismisses Periyakaruppan’s election petition over Thiruppathur result
The Madras High Court dismissed former minister K.R. Periyakaruppan’s petition challenging TVK candidate Srinivasa Sethupathi’s one-vote victory in Thiruppathur.
Isha Singh wins Asian Games silver in women’s 25m pistol after shoot-off in Japan
At the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Isha Singh won silver in the women’s 25m pistol after a shoot-off, while Manu Bhaker missed the final.
Vidya Ramraj wins bronze in women’s 400m hurdles; breaks P.T. Usha’s 1984 national record
At the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, Vidya Ramraj won bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles with a new Indian national record of 54.75 seconds.
SCO National Coordinators meet in Islamabad ahead of 2027 Heads of State summit
India is among the participants in the SCO National Coordinators’ meeting that began in Islamabad on September 28, 2026, ahead of the 2027 summit.
Supreme Court asks CBSE to consider Class 6 relaxation under three-language policy
The Supreme Court on Monday asked CBSE to extend to Class 6 students the relaxation already available to Class 7 under the three-language formula.
Madurai Gandhi Memorial Museum renovated at ₹10.25 crore; Chief Minister Vijay inaugurates
In September 2026, Chief Minister Vijay inaugurated the renovated Gandhi Memorial Museum in Madurai after a ₹10.25 crore upgrade.
Rajasthan local body polls: BJP wins 9 of 10 municipal corporations and 204 seats
In Rajasthan’s urban local body elections, the BJP won 9 of 10 municipal corporations and 204 seats, while Congress won 96.
28 September 2026
15 storiesRBI Deputy Governor says 0.4% MDR on UPI above ₹2,000 will not trigger cash surge
RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu said the new MDR on select UPI merchant payments is unlikely to increase cash usage.
India-New Zealand FTA to take effect on October 20; tariff cuts and trade target of ₹35,000 crore
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on October 20, with a target to double bilateral trade to ₹35,000 crore in 4-5 years.
OECD raises India’s 2026-27 growth forecast to 7.1%; global agencies turn more upbeat
OECD, Moody’s, S&P Global and Fitch have all upgraded India’s 2026-27 growth outlook, with OECD projecting 7.1%.
Centre fiscal deficit reaches 41.9% of 2026-27 target by August 2026 on higher subsidy spending
The Centre’s fiscal deficit touched 41.9% of the 2026-27 target by August 2026 due to higher subsidy spending.
India’s industrial growth rises to 8% in August 2026 on strong manufacturing and electricity output
India’s Index of Industrial Production grew 8% in August 2026, led by manufacturing and electricity sectors.
IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in AI launched under MeitY mission in Thiruvananthapuram
MeitY IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence will be launched on 30 September 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram.
IN-SPACe hosted-payload norms: key authorisation rules for Indian and foreign entities
IN-SPACe released hosted-payload authorisation norms on 17 September 2026 under the Indian Space Policy 2023.
Tamil Nadu police form all-woman SIT in Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO case
Tamil Nadu police on 25 September 2026 formed an all-woman SIT to investigate the POCSO case involving Gem Granites chairman R. Veeramani.
Supreme Court allows manufacture of joined green crackers in Sivakasi, boosting fireworks industry
On 30 September 2026, the Supreme Court conditionally permitted Sivakasi manufacturers to make next-generation joined green crackers.
Tamil Nadu bypolls 2026: Madurantakam and Dharapuram reserved seats, candidates and key facts
Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu go to bypolls on 6 October 2026, with counting on 9 October.
Madras High Court suo motu PIL on caste names in Tamil Nadu streets and localities
The Madras High Court on 1 October 2026 took up a suo motu PIL to enforce removal of caste appellations from street, road and locality names across Tamil Nadu.
Paranur becomes Tamil Nadu’s first booth-less toll plaza with MLFF system on Chennai-Tiruchi NH
Paranur toll plaza on the Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway became Tamil Nadu’s first booth-less toll facility using MLFF technology on September 30, 2026.
IMD says Northeast monsoon likely normal in Tamil Nadu; onset expected in October third week
IMD has said Tamil Nadu’s Northeast monsoon is likely to be normal in 2026, with onset conditions favourable in the October third week.
Tamil Nadu fiscal capacity: Kearney study flags low GST realisation, ₹10 lakh crore debt
A Kearney report says Tamil Nadu can add over ₹1.2 lakh crore in annual fiscal capacity through better compliance and execution.
GST collections cross ₹2 lakh crore again in September 2026; Council meets on October 7
India’s gross GST collections rose 14.7% to over ₹2.03 lakh crore in September 2026, with the GST Council scheduled to meet on October 7.