Current Affairs · 21–27 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 21–27 September 2026, grouped by day.
27 September 2026
12 storiesIran’s Hormuz reopening proposal and U.S. rejection: Strait security, sanctions and UN diplomacy
Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz in seven days, but U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly rejected the deal amid sanctions and ceasefire demands.
Uttar Pradesh rainfall response: damage assessment within 24 hours and school closures in red-alert districts
On September 26, 2026, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath ordered 24-hour damage assessment and assistance for rain-hit families amid red and orange alerts.
Odisha sickle cell programme: 17 states, 2047 elimination target and pre-marriage screening
Experts in Odisha highlighted sickle cell screening before marriage, linking it to the Union government’s 2023 elimination programme and the 2047 target.
Pulicat Lake fishing dispute: TN and Andhra fishermen seek GPS-based boundary demarcation
A September 2026 meeting in Gummidipoondi discussed Pulicat Lake fishing rules, boundary issues and GPS-based demarcation between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Asian Games 2026 kabaddi: India wins double gold in men’s and women’s finals against Iran
At the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, India won gold in both men’s and women’s kabaddi finals against Iran.
India warns Pakistan at UNGA: terrorism support will have consequences, says Petal Gahlot
At the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, India’s diplomat Petal Gahlot warned Pakistan that support for terrorism will have consequences.
Jaishankar at UNGA: BRICS supports UN reform, not a choice against the United Nations
At the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York on September 24, 2026, S. Jaishankar said BRICS is supportive of the UN and its reform.
Supreme Court on transgender cards: 2026 law cannot erase accrued rights under 2014 NALSA and 2019 Act
The Supreme Court on August 3, 2026 said the new transgender law cannot automatically invalidate cards issued under earlier law.
Madras High Court bars property registration without inquiry in alleged fake heir certificate land fraud case
On September 2026, the Madras High Court ordered that no registration be done on disputed land in R. R. Nagar without notice and inquiry.
TN Secretariat project at Pattinapakkam faces NGT challenge over CRZ and coastal ecology
A proposed ₹1,200-crore, 20-lakh-sq-ft Secretariat project in Chennai’s Pattinapakkam has been challenged before the National Green Tribunal.
Supreme Court hearing on transgender rights law: Andhra Pradesh and Uttarakhand positions
In August 2026 affidavits, Andhra Pradesh refused to defend the Centre’s transgender law amendments while Uttarakhand supported them in the Supreme Court.
ECI halts physical hearings in SIR, launches enrolment drive for voters
On September 26, 2026, the Election Commission of India changed SIR procedures, stopped routine physical hearings, and ordered a special enrolment drive for left-out voters.
26 September 2026
1 stories25 September 2026
15 storiesPM Modi links Viksit Bharat 2047 to youth power; Service Pledge campaign runs from Sep 17 to Oct 17, 2026
PM Narendra Modi said a developed India will emerge by 2047 through youth energy, as the nationwide Service Pledge campaign runs from September 17 to October 17, 2026.
Iran–U.S. conflict: Pezeshkian cites NPT rights as Trump signals possible deal or escalation
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the U.S. must decide whether to end the war, while Trump said a deal could come soon.
India wins first-ever Asian Games bronze in men’s double sculls; Satnam Singh and Salman Khan clock 6:13.25
Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won India’s first Asian Games medal in men’s double sculls with a bronze finish.
India wins first-ever Asian Games bronze in mixed team skeet; Parinaaz Dhaliwal-Anantjeet Singh Naruka score 44
India won its first Asian Games medal in mixed team skeet through Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Anantjeet Singh Naruka.
Trump–Xi state dinner in Washington highlights US-China tensions, AI and trade truce
On September 25, 2026, Donald Trump hosted Xi Jinping at the White House, where trade, AI and Taiwan dominated a visit marked by ceremony and tension.
AI-enabled cervical cancer screening training in Assam: ASHAs shape ICMR-funded pilot
A three-year ICMR-funded pilot in Assam will use inputs from about 110 ASHAs to build an AI training platform and multilingual voice chatbot for cervical cancer screening.
CBI warns against digital arrest scams; cybercrime helpline 1930 and portal cited
On September 25, 2026, the CBI warned the public that no government agency arrests people through video calls and advised reporting cyber fraud on 1930 and cybercrime.gov.in.
Supreme Court seeks Centre’s reply on steps against child sexual abuse content online
On September 2026, the Supreme Court gave the Centre a final chance to explain action against online child sexual abuse material and adjourned the case to October 15, 2026.
Supreme Court seeks EC timeline on TMC symbol freeze under Symbols Order, 1968
On September 24, 2026, the Supreme Court asked the Election Commission to set a reasonable timeline to decide the Trinamool Congress symbol dispute under the 1968 Symbols Order.
Make in India at 12: limited gains in manufacturing growth, jobs and exports
A September 25, 2026 review of the 2014 Make in India campaign found that manufacturing’s share in growth, employment and global exports has stayed largely unchanged.
சென்செக்ஸ் 1,248 புள்ளிகள் சரிவு: நிஃப்டி 23,063, உலக சந்தை அழுத்தம்
Indian markets fell sharply, with Sensex down 1,248 points to 73,580 and Nifty down 384 points to 23,063 amid global uncertainty.
தமிழக சட்டப்பேரவைத் தேர்தல் செலவு: திமுக ரூ.197.84 கோடி, அதிமுக ரூ.112.39 கோடி
Election Commission filings show DMK spent ₹197.84 crore, AIADMK ₹112.39 crore and Naam Tamilar Katchi ₹1.37 crore in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
சென்னைக்குள் புதிய தலைமைச்செயலகம்: சாத்திய இடங்கள் ஆய்வு, 40 ஆண்டு கோரிக்கை
The Tamil Nadu government will study feasible locations within Chennai for a new Secretariat, according to the minister.
சென்னை 160 கி.மீ. சாலை மேம்பாடு: ரூ.150 கோடி திட்டம், வடகிழக்கு பருவமழைக்கு முன் பணிகள்
Chennai Corporation will upgrade 160 km of roads in 15 zones with ₹150 crore before the northeast monsoon, under a state-approved plan.
New York anti-Netanyahu protest: Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder among 100 detained outside UN
About 100 people were detained in New York during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the UN.
24 September 2026
14 storiesAsian Games 2026: India’s medal tally, first-ever soft tennis medal and women’s cricket gold
India won its first-ever soft tennis medal and a historic women’s cricket gold at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with multiple shooting medals adding to the tally.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faces removal demand amid SIR controversy
M.K. Stalin demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision process.
Leh violence 2025: Ladakh protest, NSA detention of Sonam Wangchuk, and Sixth Schedule demand
The 2025 Leh violence, Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under NSA, and Ladakh’s Statehood and Sixth Schedule demands remain a key governance issue.
Ukraine transfers two North Korean POWs to South Korea amid Russia war fallout
Zelenskyy told the UN General Assembly in September 2026 that Ukraine had sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea.
Xi-Trump Washington talks: China-U.S. ties, AI competition and Iran support on agenda
Xi Jinping’s September 2026 Washington visit set up talks with Donald Trump on trade, AI competition and bilateral stability.
Climate Impact Lab report: Super El Niño may add 15,800 heat deaths in India in 2026-27
A Climate Impact Lab report released on September 23, 2026 projected 15,800 additional heat-related deaths in India between September 2026 and February 2027.
Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit in September 2026: China–U.S. talks on trade, Taiwan and AI
China confirmed Xi Jinping’s September 23-25, 2026 visit to the United States for talks with Donald Trump on trade, Taiwan and strategic issues.
ECI response to dissent report: unanimous decisions, 40 initiatives and legal sanction under 2023 Act
On September 23, 2026, the Election Commission said its decisions, including SIR and digital platforms, were taken unanimously and under statutory procedure.
Election Commission dissent row: 2026 internal objections, Form 6 changes and SIR under scrutiny
The Election Commission faced scrutiny in September 2026 over reported internal dissent, Form 6 changes and the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls.
TN power sector self-reliance push: Vijay reviews TANGEDCO, rooftop solar subsidy and battery storage policy
In September 2026, Chief Minister Vijay reviewed TANGEDCO operations in Chennai and directed steps for power self-sufficiency, rooftop solar adoption and battery storage policy.
Rahul Gandhi’s Chennai Student Voice meet on October 10: 6th edition after five city interactions
Rahul Gandhi will join the 6th ‘Student Voice’ interaction in Chennai on October 10, 2026, after five earlier city meetings.
Supreme Court on TMC rebel MPs: no fixed deadline for Speaker Birla in anti-defection case
On 23 September 2026, the Supreme Court heard the anti-defection case involving 20 TMC rebel MPs and did not set a fixed deadline for Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
India-EU FTA set for December 16, 2026 signing in Brussels; rollout expected in early 2027
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement is scheduled to be signed on 16 December 2026 in Brussels, with implementation expected in early 2027.
Ram Madhav appointed BJP in-charge for Tamil Nadu; 28 states and 8 UTs reshuffle announced
The BJP announced a nationwide organisational reshuffle, naming Ram Madhav as Tamil Nadu in-charge and changing several state-level responsibilities.
23 September 2026
15 storiesShirdi Sai Electricals exports first 345 kV, 175 MVA transformer to U.S.; targets ₹600 crore exports
Kadapa-based Shirdi Sai Electricals shipped its first 345 kV, 175 MVA power transformer to the U.S. from its Naini plant and set a ₹500–₹600 crore export target.
Karnataka HC on Ozone Urbana case: ED attachment of ₹423.38 crore and 2022, 2025 ECIRs upheld
Karnataka High Court refused to quash money-laundering proceedings against Ozone Urbana Infra Developers, citing 2022 and 2025 ECIRs and ₹423.38 crore attachment.
72nd National Film Awards 2024: Mammootty, Dhanush and G.V. Prakash among key winners
The 72nd National Film Awards were held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, with major wins for Mammootty, Dhanush and G.V. Prakash.
India’s women’s cricket gold at the 20th Asian Games and Tamil Nadu’s Kamalini gets ₹75 lakh incentive
India won the women’s cricket gold at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, and Tamil Nadu announced ₹75 lakh for Kamalini.
El Nino and Tamil Nadu northeast monsoon: Niño 3.4 index, WMO warning, and 2026-27 rainfall outlook
A 2026 explanation piece says a strong El Nino, with Niño 3.4 at +2.51°C, is being watched for its impact on Tamil Nadu’s northeast monsoon.
India joins P4M at UNGA as Jaishankar campaigns for UNSC 2028-29 non-permanent seat
India joined the Partners for Multilateralism on 21 September 2026 as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar campaigned in New York for the 2028-29 UNSC non-permanent seat.
Amit Shah sets 31 December 2029 target to uproot drug trade in India
At the 3rd National Conference of ANTF heads on 22 September 2026, Amit Shah set 31 December 2029 as the target to uproot drug trade from India.
UN chief Guterres renews call to reform the Security Council at 81st UNGA
At the 81st UN General Assembly on 22 September 2026, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged reform of the 15-member Security Council.
CRPF women’s wing completes 40 years since first induction in 1986
CRPF marks 40 years since women were first inducted on 25 September 1986, and plans to honour women personnel who served in key roles.
Election Commission schedules Rajya Sabha bypolls for 12 seats on 16 October 2026
The Election Commission has announced bypolls on 16 October 2026 for 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
Shah Commission report on Emergency cites MISA misuse against DMK members in Tamil Nadu
The Shah Commission said MISA was used extensively against DMK members in Tamil Nadu during the Emergency and cited 1,027 detentions in the state.
Tamil Nadu expert panel urges El Niño preparedness for heavy rain, floods, cyclones and heat waves
A Tamil Nadu expert committee has recommended science-based preparedness for El Niño, including desilting rivers and canals before the northeast monsoon.
Tamil Nadu cooperative department halts crop loan recovery, orders fresh loans by Sept 30 for cleared farmers
Tamil Nadu’s cooperative department has told banks to stop crop loan recovery actions until further orders and issue fresh loans by September 30 to eligible farmers.
Madras High Court seeks 2-week report on new courts, permanent conversion of 425 temporary courts in Tamil Nadu
The Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to report within 2 weeks on pending plans for new courts, 425 temporary courts and judicial infrastructure.
P4M at UNGA: new middle-power push for UN reform and multilateralism
The Partners for Multilateralism, founded by the EU, Brazil, Kenya and Canada, pitched UN reform at the 2026 UNGA high-level debate.
22 September 2026
15 storiesU.S.-Saudi-Houthi escalation in West Asia after Riyadh missile attack, Sept 2026
The September 2026 Riyadh missile attack raised fears of rapid escalation in the Saudi Arabia–Houthi conflict, with U.S. warnings and UN-linked displacement figures.
V4+India foreign ministers meet in New York: Visegrad Group, annual forum and defence cooperation
India and the Visegrad Group agreed in September 2026 to deepen political, economic and defence cooperation at their first foreign ministers’ meeting.
Meta to report CSAM directly to India’s Cybercrime Portal: NCPCR, NCRB and I4C facts for TNPSC
Meta will now send child safety reports directly to India’s Cybercrime Portal under I4C, alongside its existing NCMEC sharing route.
Chennai Division provides wheelchair access at 118 railway stations; EGMORE bridge work to add lifts and escalators
The Chennai Division has arranged wheelchair facilities at 118 railway stations, while a new 18-metre-wide foot overbridge at Egmore is under priority construction.
Starbucks to set up first global capability centre in Chennai with 800 tech jobs
Starbucks will establish its first global capability centre in India at Chennai, with an MoU signed in the presence of Chief Minister Vijay.
Chennai police probe Rs 100 crore fraud allegation in private school recognition case
Chennai Central Crime Branch questioned the School Education Department’s joint director in a Rs 100 crore fraud case linked to private school recognition and approvals.
Tamil Nadu private bus fare hike: High Court seeks report on action after high-level committee meeting
The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to file a report within 4 weeks on action taken after the high-level committee meeting on private bus fare revision.
Madras High Court on rooster fights: DGP says circular was only to regulate, not ban
The Madras High Court recorded the DGP’s stand that the circular on rooster fights in Tamil Nadu was issued only to regulate the practice, not to impose a ban.
Assam allocates 70 acres free for ISRO radar research centre near Guwahati
Assam announced free allotment of 70 acres near Guwahati for an ISRO radar research centre under the Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network.
Supreme Court: Aadhaar card cannot be used as proof of age; school certificate prevails under JJ Act 2015
The Supreme Court ruled that Aadhaar is not proof of date of birth and age must be determined from the school leaving certificate under Section 94 of the JJ Act, 2015.
Tamil Nadu rooftop solar subsidy scheme launched; 1 lakh homes target by March 2027
Tamil Nadu launched a rooftop solar subsidy portal and set a target to connect 1 lakh homes by March 2027.
U.S. media boycott of White House coverage after Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico
In September 2026, major U.S. broadcasters halted White House pool coverage after President Donald Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
West Bengal Bill on inter-university teacher transfer: Section 14A amendment and academic autonomy debate
West Bengal’s 2026 amendment bill seeks inter-university transfer of teaching and non-teaching staff, triggering concerns over autonomy and research.
Periyar Tiger Reserve survey records 6 new species, lifting bird count to 347 and butterfly count to 284
A four-day survey in Periyar Tiger Reserve in Thekkady recorded six previously undocumented species, including one bird, one butterfly and four odonates.
Google to report child sexual abuse material directly to Indian authorities: key policy shift for cyber governance
On September 22, 2026, Google agreed to report flagged child sexual abuse material directly to Indian authorities instead of routing it through a U.S. nonprofit.
21 September 2026
15 storiesTN politics: Stalin opposes Pattinapakkam Secretariat plan citing fisherfolk livelihood and 1,200 crore project
M.K. Stalin opposed the Pattinapakkam Secretariat plan, citing fisherfolk settlements, traffic congestion and a reported ₹1,200 crore project cost.
Elavenil Valarivan wins silver in 10m air rifle at Asian Games; TN CM Vijay congratulates
Elavenil Valarivan won silver in the women’s 10m air rifle individual event with 252.4 points at the Asian Games in Japan.
ICC sanctions explained: U.S. action against Tomoko Akane, Rome Statute and ICC jurisdiction
The U.S. imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye on August 18, 2026, reviving debate on ICC jurisdiction and the Rome Statute.
U.S.-China AI dialogue: New communication channel proposed ahead of Trump-Xi summit
U.S. and Chinese officials discussed an AI communication channel in New York on September 20, 2026, ahead of a planned Trump-Xi meeting on September 24.
Russia’s 2026 State Duma vote: United Russia’s majority, 450 seats and constitutional threshold
Russia’s 2026 parliamentary election saw United Russia lead with 57.5% and move toward a two-thirds majority in the 450-member State Duma.
India targets 2030 indigenous 350 kmph bullet train and 508 km Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed corridor
The Centre has set a 2030 target for indigenous B35 bullet trains and approved a revised cost of over ₹2 lakh crore for the 508 km Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project.
Chennai civic health drive vaccinates 86,489 stray dogs against rabies
Chennai Corporation says special camps launched on August 11 have vaccinated 86,489 stray dogs so far, with a target of about 2 lakh dogs in 39 working days.
Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve checklist records 3,261 flowering plant species
A JNTBGRI checklist has documented 3,261 flowering plant species in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve across Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
India at P4M UN meet: multilateralism, UN reform and middle-power diplomacy
India will attend the inaugural Partners for Multilateralism session at the UN in New York on September 21, 2026, with EAM S. Jaishankar leading the delegation.
Supreme Court calls for a law to standardise court and tribunal deposits
The Supreme Court has urged a statutory framework to protect litigants’ deposits and standardise their handling across courts and tribunals.
India-New Zealand FTA ratified; agreement to take effect from October 20, 2026
India and New Zealand ratified their FTA on September 21, 2026, with implementation set for October 20, 2026.
Tamil Nadu Private Universities Amendment Bill, 2026: land and endowment rules cut sharply
Tamil Nadu’s 2026 amendment bill reduces land and endowment requirements for private universities, triggering Assembly and Governor-level scrutiny.
U.S. warns citizens to leave Iran immediately amid West Asia tensions and travel disruptions
The U.S. issued a fresh travel warning for Iran, advising Americans not to travel there and urging those already in the country to leave immediately.
J&K Assembly session opens on Sept 21, 2026 with renewed demand for statehood restoration
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s autumn session began on September 21, 2026, with the ruling alliance pressing for immediate restoration of statehood.
Karnataka limits Vande Mataram to two stanzas at State functions; full version for top constitutional offices
Karnataka has ordered that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram be sung at State functions, while the full six stanzas will be used for events involving the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister or Governor.