Current Affairs · 24–25 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 24–25 August 2026, grouped by day.
25 August 2026
15 storiesTamil Nadu announces ₹20 lakh collateral-free education loans, 6,000 assistant professor posts and ₹1,000 crore Kamarajar college upgrade plan
Tamil Nadu announced a ₹20 lakh collateral-free education loan scheme and major higher education reforms in the 2026 Assembly session.
Tamil Nadu to reimburse cost of 3 LPG cylinders a year under Annapoorani Super Six Scheme from Pongal 2027
Tamil Nadu will reimburse the cost of three domestic LPG cylinders annually for eligible homemakers from Pongal 2027 under the Annapoorani Super Six Scheme.
TN ‘TN-Arivu’ curriculum, ₹12 crore Thiran Plus expansion and 172-school Vetri Paathai: key school education announcements
Tamil Nadu announced the TN-Arivu curriculum from 2027-28, along with multiple school education schemes and funding in the 2026 Assembly session.
Assam semiconductor project faces pollution risk near Jagiroad TSAT facility
Polluting stone quarries near Tata’s ₹27,000 crore TSAT facility in Assam’s Jagiroad have raised concerns over the semiconductor project’s environmental safety.
Delhi court allows UK-based accused in ₹13,000 crore drug case to return to India
A Delhi High Court order has temporarily suspended Red Corner Notice and lookout circulars to let Rishabh Basoya return to India in a ₹13,000 crore drug case.
Rising rice, sugar and pulse prices: CPI demands action to protect essential food supply
The CPI has urged the Centre and Tamil Nadu to curb sharp rises in rice, sugar and pulse prices amid festival season demand.
CBI probes Armstrong murder case; questions wife Porkodi for 2 hours in Chennai
CBI questioned Armstrong’s wife Porkodi for about 2 hours in Chennai after the case was transferred from the Madras High Court.
Tamil Nadu Assembly announces ₹5 crore memorial complex in Chennai and ₹2.50 crore memorial hall for Bharathiraja in Theni
Tamil Nadu announced a ₹5 crore integrated memorial complex in Chennai and a ₹2.50 crore memorial hall for filmmaker Bharathiraja in Theni.
LPG e-KYC deadline extended to 31 August 2026: domestic consumers, Aadhaar authentication and refill continuity
The LPG e-KYC deadline was extended to 31 August 2026 for domestic consumers, with Aadhaar biometric authentication remaining mandatory.
Syria delisted from U.S. state sponsor of terrorism list on 24 Aug 2026: key diplomatic and sanctions facts
On 24 August 2026, the U.S. removed Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list and eased sanctions, marking a major shift in bilateral ties.
Nirmala Sitharaman’s 8-day Canada-US visit focuses on finance, investment and India’s startup ecosystem
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began an 8-day visit to Canada and the US from August 25, 2026, to discuss finance, investment and trade ties.
Ajit Doval visits Beijing for the 25th India-China special representatives meeting on the 3,488 km border issue
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval reached Beijing on August 24, 2026, for the 25th round of India-China special representatives talks with Wang Yi.
Supreme Court asks Centre to decide within a week on returning 40 super-specialty medical seats to Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court told the Centre to decide in a week on reducing the cutoff and returning 40 unfilled super-specialty medical seats to Tamil Nadu.
Madras High Court seeks TN reply on 6-month vacancy in Adi Dravidar and Tribal Commission chairperson post
The Madras High Court asked Tamil Nadu to explain why the chairperson post of the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Commission has remained vacant for 6 months after March 22, 2026.
Tamil Nadu weighs raising Aavin milk procurement price to ₹44 per litre amid producer demands
Tamil Nadu said it will consider raising Aavin milk procurement price to ₹44 per litre after Assembly demands from milk producers.
24 August 2026
15 storiesTamil Nadu to reimburse cost of 3 LPG cylinders a year from Pongal 2027 under Annapoorani Super Six Scheme
Tamil Nadu will reimburse the cost of 3 domestic LPG cylinders annually from Pongal 2027 for 1,30,16,104 families under the Annapoorani Super Six Scheme.
Tamil Nadu Assembly on 24 Aug 2026: Parandur airport dropped, 3 LPG cylinders free, and bus travel scheme expanded
On 24 August 2026, CM C. Joseph Vijay announced dropping the Parandur airport project, reimbursement for 3 LPG cylinders a year, and wider free bus travel for women.
India-China talks in Beijing: Doval, Wang Yi, WMCC and the ‘early harvest’ boundary idea
The 25th India-China SR talks in August 2026 focused on the boundary question, LAC review, and possible early-harvest arrangements in border areas.
New Zealand proposes law to ban social media use for children under 16
On 24 August 2026, New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon proposed banning social media use for children under 16, with fines up to 10% of global revenue for firms.
Ajit Doval in Beijing for 25th India-China Special Representatives talks on boundary question
NSA Ajit Doval reached Beijing on 24 August 2026 for the 25th round of India-China Special Representatives talks with Wang Yi.
Supreme Court’s 100-metre no-construction zone on Rajasthan’s Jojari River: key environmental order
On 24 August 2026, the Supreme Court barred construction within 100 metres of Rajasthan’s Jojari River and hazardous industries within 500 metres of its flow path.
CEC says Indian EVMs have no internet, Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi; cites Article 326
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on August 24, 2026 that Indian EVMs are made by public sector companies and are not connected to the internet, Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi.
Supreme Court bars construction within 100 metres of Rajasthan’s Jojari River
The Supreme Court ordered a 100-metre no-construction zone and a 500-metre hazardous-industry restriction around Rajasthan’s Jojari River in a suo motu case.
RTI data shows 8.23 lakh Central govt civilian posts vacant as of March 2024
RTI data shared by the Union Finance Ministry’s Pay Research Unit shows 8,23,556 civilian posts vacant across 80 Central Ministries and departments as on March 1, 2024.
UPI turns 10: transaction volume rises from 1.78 crore to 24,162 crore in FY26
UPI completed 10 years on 25 August 2026, with annual transaction volume rising to 24,162 crore in 2025-26 from 1.78 crore in 2016-17.
Medical Devices Rules, 2017 amended: outsourced sterilisation licence eased, EU added for clinical waiver
The Union Health Ministry has proposed amendments to the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 to ease licensing for outsourced sterilisation and expand jurisdictions for clinical investigation waivers.
Tamil Nadu to explore alternative sites for Chennai second airport; Hosur project also under focus
Tamil Nadu has decided to examine alternative sites for Chennai’s second airport while continuing to pursue the Hosur airport project.
ECI will not notify bypolls in 5 Tamil Nadu Assembly seats until election petitions are decided
On 24 August 2026, the Election Commission told the Madras High Court it will not notify bye-elections to five Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies until election petitions are disposed of.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker bars publicity of notices under Rules 55 and 56 before admission
On 24 August 2026, Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar told members and media not to publicise notices under Rules 55 and 56 until admitted by the Speaker.
Tamil Nadu expands free bus travel for women to express, LSS, deluxe and mofussil buses from 2 Oct 2026
Tamil Nadu will extend the Vettri Payanam scheme to more bus categories from Gandhi Jayanti 2026, with an estimated annual cost of ₹6,000 crore.