TNPSC Current Affairs Today · 25 August 2026
The day's most exam-relevant current affairs for TNPSC aspirants, 25 August 2026.
Today's TNPSC current affairs (25 August 2026) in English and Tamil, இன்றைய நடப்பு நிகழ்வுகள். Every story is curated for the TNPSC syllabus, with a concise summary, key facts and an exam-relevance score, so you can revise the day's important news in minutes.
Tamil 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.