Current Affairs · 14 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 14 August 2026.
Hormuz Strait control dispute: Iran-US claims, shipping security and Gulf geopolitics
The Hormuz Strait dispute highlights Iran-US claims over a key global shipping route and the security of crude oil transport in the Gulf.
NCB secures UAE extradition of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya in India’s zero-tolerance narcotics drive
On 14 August 2026, the NCB brought back fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE, marking a zero-tolerance narcotics enforcement step.
Presenceless document registration from 17 August 2026: TN registration department’s 24x7 online process
Tamil Nadu registration department will make first-sale registration of apartments and plots mandatory through presenceless mode from 17 August 2026.
Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal Temple processional idol restored after damage; devotees allowed from Aug 8, 2026
The damaged processional idol at Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal Temple was restored in August 2026 and devotees were allowed darshan from 8 August.
Chennai Nehru Stadium synthetic track renovated for ₹8 crore; Tamil Nadu sports infrastructure push
On 14 August 2026, Sports Minister Adhav Arjuna inaugurated the ₹8 crore renovated synthetic athletics track at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium.
Vizhinjam International Seaport to begin export-import operations from 18 August 2026
Kerala announced that export-import operations at Vizhinjam International Seaport near Thiruvananthapuram will begin on 18 August 2026.
NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme under Artemis Accords
At the ninth India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group meeting in Bengaluru on 5-6 August, NASA formally invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme.
Independence Day 2026: 1,057 personnel get Gallantry and Service Medals from MHA
On 14 August 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced 1,057 Gallantry and Service Medals for police, fire, home guard, civil defence and correctional services personnel.
Supreme Court questions FSSAI delay on front-of-pack warning labels for packaged food
The Supreme Court on 13 August 2026 criticised FSSAI for not introducing front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods showing sugar, salt and saturated fat levels.
Centre tells taxi apps not to ask for tips before rides under 2025 aggregator rules
The Centre has told online taxi companies to stop asking for tips in advance and align app changes with the 2025 Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules.
Chennai Corporation suspends property tax reassessment after public opposition
On 14 August 2026, Chennai Corporation Commissioner G.S. Samiran announced suspension of the revised property tax reassessment process.
Supreme Court gives 2-week deadline on warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and fat
On 14 August 2026, the Supreme Court asked the Centre to decide within two weeks on front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and fat.
Census 2027: 40-question household schedule to record caste, Aadhaar, voter ID and Covid vaccination details
The Union Government notified 40 census questions on 14 August 2026, including caste, Aadhaar, voter ID and Covid-19 vaccination details.
India’s Shruti Joshi wins gold in Commonwealth fencing team sabre and bronze in individual event
Shruti Joshi won gold in the women’s team sabre and bronze in the individual sabre at a Commonwealth fencing event in Nigeria.