Current Affairs · 12 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 12 August 2026.
Marina police firing case: 2001 DMK rally, 5 deaths and Bhaktavatsalam Commission findings
The 2001 Marina rally led to police firing, five DMK cadre deaths, and a one-man inquiry commission that later upheld the police action.
Trump’s Iran war options, frozen assets and U.S. munitions: key international facts for TNPSC
In August 2026, Donald Trump said the U.S. could let Iran fail economically or strike it hard, while referring to frozen Iranian assets and U.S. munitions output.
Arunachal Pradesh reaffirmed as integral part of India after China’s objection to official map
India reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inseparable part of the country after China objected to an official map covering 27 places.
FCRA Bill likely to be sent to JPC: foreign donations, Parliament scrutiny and key provisions
The Centre is planning to send the FCRA Amendment Bill, introduced in March, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee amid opposition and NGO concerns.
Tamil Nadu Assembly likely to seek freeze on Lok Sabha seats at 543 amid delimitation debate
On 11 August 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay was expected to move an Assembly resolution seeking to keep Lok Sabha strength at 543 and retain the current seat distribution.
Tamil Nadu’s July Cauvery inflow hits 50-year low at 0.698 tmc ft
Tamil Nadu’s July 2026 Cauvery realisation fell to 0.698 tmc ft, the lowest July figure in 50 years, far below the stipulated 31.24 tmc ft.
Cauvery bodies review water situation as Tamil Nadu receives only 4.6 tmc ft in August
On 6 August 2026, Tamil Nadu had received about 4.6 tmc ft in August and 8.3 tmc ft cumulatively since 1 June, prompting CWMA and CWRC review meetings.
CWMA backs 12,000 cusecs Cauvery release to Tamil Nadu for 15 days
CWMA on 11 August 2026 endorsed CWRC’s order directing Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.
Women’s Junior National Hockey Championship 2026: 30 teams, divisions and promotion rules
The 16th women’s junior national hockey championship began in Pune on August 12, 2026 with 30 teams across three divisions.
Singfield Cup 2026: Praggnanandhaa draws Round 1 in Saint Louis, key chess facts
Praggnanandhaa drew his first-round game at the 9-round Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis on August 11, 2026.
U.S. blockade of Iran ports: CENTCOM says 55 ships redirected as of Aug 11, 2026
CENTCOM said on August 11, 2026 that 55 ships had been redirected under the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports.
Total solar eclipse on Aug 12, 2026 will not be visible in India; Spain lies on path of totality
A total solar eclipse occurs on August 12, 2026, but it will not be visible from India because it happens at night IST.
U.S. court dismisses criminal cases against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and Vineet Jain
A New York federal court dismissed criminal cases against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and Vineet Jain in August 2026.
Congress special general council in Chennai on Aug 20, 2026: Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary event with KC Venugopal
The Tamil Nadu Congress will hold a special general council meeting in Chennai on August 20, 2026, to mark Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary.