Current Affairs · 19 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 19 August 2026.
ICC sanctions row: U.S. targets President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye in August 2026
The U.S. imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye on August 18, 2026, intensifying its dispute with the Hague-based court.
BRICS rejects EU CBAM and seeks higher adaptation finance ahead of COP31
At the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, BRICS opposed the EU’s CBAM and urged developed countries to triple adaptation finance by 2035.
NCB busts transnational drug network: 4 Nigerians arrested, 14.787 kg amphetamine seized
NCB, in coordination with State police, arrested four Nigerian nationals and seized drugs worth about ₹15 crore in Delhi-NCR in August 2026.
Jharkhand cancels 44 recruitment exams over irregularities; CGL among key tests
Jharkhand cancelled 44 recruitment exams, including JSSC CGL, and announced reforms after irregularities and student protests.
Coimbatore civic tax collector arrested in ₹40,000 bribery case
A Coimbatore municipal tax collector was arrested by vigilance police for allegedly demanding ₹40,000 to levy tax on vacant land.
Income tax raids in Chennai linked to private company over alleged tax evasion
Income tax officials searched five locations in Chennai linked to a private company after complaints of tax evasion.
MTC orders buses to stop at designated stops amid passenger complaints
MTC has directed drivers and conductors to stop at all designated stops and face disciplinary action for violations.
Tamil Nadu government to create new directorate for urban local bodies and 4,490 posts
In August 2026, Tamil Nadu announced a new directorate for urban local bodies, with 4,490 posts and an annual outlay of ₹107 crore.
TN Assembly debate on 70-year-old Nandan Canal project highlights irrigation and water management issues
In August 2026, the Tamil Nadu Assembly saw a sharp DMK-AIADMK debate on the long-pending Nandan Canal project, first proposed in 1952.
Madras High Court clarifies Tamil Thai Vazhthu can be sung first in government events
In August 2026, the Madras High Court clarified that no one is preventing Tamil Thai Vazhthu from being sung first in Tamil Nadu government functions and reserved judgment in the PIL.
Madurai High Court orders Sivakasi firecracker accident prevention recommendations from Collector and SP
In August 2026, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed the Virudhunagar Collector and SP to submit accident-prevention recommendations for Sivakasi firecracker factories.
National Medical Commission draft rules to assign unique ID to doctors across India
The National Medical Commission has issued draft rules to create a unique identification number for doctors, enabling all-India practice without fresh state registration.
TN HR&CE gets 80 appointments through TNPSC; first-time recruitment of assistant engineers and sthapathis
Tamil Nadu issued appointment orders to 80 HR&CE recruits selected through TNPSC, including assistant engineers and sthapathis for the first time.
Tamil Nadu announces ₹2,550 crore rural roads upgrade for 2,000 km annually; multiple highway projects also planned
Tamil Nadu has announced a ₹2,550 crore rural roads programme to upgrade 2,000 km every year, along with several highway and transport projects.
TN govt confirms TAPS pension scheme for employees; 50% last basic pay, gratuity and family pension proposed
Tamil Nadu has said the TAPS pension scheme will be implemented for government employees, with 50% of last basic pay as pension and related benefits.