Current Affairs · 10 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 10 August 2026.
Tamil Nadu hikes paddy and sugarcane incentives; new rates announced in Assembly
On August 10, 2026, Tamil Nadu announced higher incentives for paddy and sugarcane farmers, including ₹289 per quintal for fine paddy and ₹709.50 per tonne for sugarcane.
Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution makes Tamil Thai Vazhthu first at all official and educational events
The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously resolved on August 10, 2026 to make Tamil Thai Vazhthu the first song at institutions and government events.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: debt, borrowing and new welfare announcements in first TVK-led Budget
Tamil Nadu’s 2026-27 Budget projected ₹10.98 lakh crore debt, 27.01% debt-to-GSDP ratio, and new welfare measures.
Tamil Nadu police special drive arrests 837 cyber criminals in 48 hours
Tamil Nadu Police arrested 837 cyber criminals in a 48-hour statewide drive against mule account holders from August 6, 2026.
Tamil Nadu to review 7.5% medical reservation for government school students through judge-led panel
Tamil Nadu plans a judge-led committee to review the 7.5% internal reservation for government school students in medical courses.
Rajendra Chola I birth anniversary celebrated as government festival at Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Tamil Nadu celebrated Rajendra Chola I’s Aadi Thiruvathirai birth anniversary at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, highlighting the Chola ruler’s administration, warfare and water management.
Cauvery water dispute: Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu’s plea on 13 August 2026
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Tamil Nadu’s fresh plea on Cauvery water release on 13 August 2026, after the state cited shortfalls against CMWC and CWRC orders.
India-China WMCC talks review LAC, border management and trans-border cooperation
India and China held diplomatic talks on 7 August 2026 under the WMCC framework to review the LAC situation and border issues.
India’s first privately built FFSC rocket engine EVEREST marks a major indigenous space-tech milestone
Astrobase Space Technologies unveiled India’s first privately built 800 kN FFSC LOX-Methane engine EVEREST on 7 August 2026.
Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026: digital banking records made admissible in court
Parliament passed the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 on 10 August 2026 to align evidence law with digital banking records.
Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 to create National Tribunals Commission
The Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, to create a National Tribunals Commission with one chairperson and four members.
Tamil Nadu’s July Cauvery inflow hits 50-year low at 0.698 TMC; Biligundulu benchmark remains key
Tamil Nadu received only 0.698 TMC of Cauvery water in July 2026, the lowest July realisation in 50 years, against the stipulated 31.24 TMC.
Supreme Court lists Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery plea early; seeks 3,500 cusecs for 15 days
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery water plea early, where the State seeks 3,500 cusecs for 15 days from Karnataka reservoirs.
TN to review 7.5% NEET quota for government school students; commission had recommended 10%
Tamil Nadu will review the 7.5% horizontal reservation for NEET-qualified government school students in medical admissions, after a 2020 commission had recommended 10%.
Tamil Nadu reconstitutes Law Commission; D. Krishnakumar named Chairman for three-year term
Tamil Nadu reconstituted its Law Commission and appointed former Manipur High Court Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar as Chairman.