Current Affairs · 28 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 28 September 2026.
RBI 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.