Current Affairs · 7 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 7 July 2026.
Amit Shah announces cooperative life insurance company after Bharat Taxi model
On the 5th anniversary of the Ministry of Cooperation, Amit Shah said the Centre will soon launch a cooperative life insurance company and a cooperative utility organisation.
Strait of Hormuz tanker attack off Oman: July 2026 maritime security and Iran-linked tensions
A tanker was struck by a projectile near Limah, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz on July 7, 2026, raising maritime security concerns in a key global oil route.
Ukraine war diplomacy: Trump, Putin and Zelenskyy talks ahead of NATO summit in Ankara
On July 6-8, 2026, Trump said the Ukraine war was getting closer to resolution after calls with Putin and Zelenskyy ahead of NATO talks in Ankara.
Trump’s Iran ultimatum, Strait of Hormuz tanker attack and Gaza ceasefire shift: July 2026 West Asia facts
On July 6-7, 2026, West Asia saw a tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump’s Iran warning, and Hamas announcing a Gaza power transfer plan.
Russia’s July 6, 2026 strikes on Kyiv region kill 26; NATO summit to discuss Ukraine air defence
Russian missile and drone strikes on July 6, 2026 killed at least 26 people in Kyiv region ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey.
WhatsApp username feature under government scrutiny; India rollout paused amid IT Act concerns
In July 2026, the Centre questioned WhatsApp’s username feature under the IT Act and asked Meta to pause rollout in India until consultations end.
Census 2027 rehearsal uses open column for caste; first digital Census and first caste enumeration in independent India
The Census 2027 pre-test began on July 6, 2026 in 16 States and Union Territories, with an open column for caste recording.
Tamil Nadu anti-drug drive: 621 arrests, 617 cases and 6,653 kg tobacco seized in 3 days
Tamil Nadu police conducted a 3-day state-wide anti-drug and tobacco crackdown from July 3 to 5, 2026, leading to 621 arrests and large seizures.
Tenkasi Malaiyadipatti excavation reveals 2,500-year-old stepped well, a first in Tamil Nadu
Archaeologists at Malaiyadipatti in Tenkasi district found a 2,500-year-old stepped well, along with Sangam-age and burial evidence.
Madurai Bench extends objection deadline on Tiruchendur temple darshan fee hike to 21 July 2026
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court extended the deadline to file objections on the Tiruchendur temple darshan fee hike to 21 July 2026.
ACC appoints new chiefs for BPR&D and NCRB on 6 July 2026
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet appointed IPS officers Alok Mittal and Amit Garg to head BPR&D and NCRB.
Tamil Nadu extends online regularisation window for unauthorised educational buildings till 5 July 2027
The Tamil Nadu government has reopened the online application window to regularise unauthorised educational institution buildings until 5 July 2027.
Tamil Nadu desalination expansion: 400 MLD Perur plant, 59-km pipeline and 22.67 lakh beneficiaries
The Chief Minister inspected the Nemmeli and Perur desalination projects, including a 400 MLD plant and 59-km pipeline work.
Tamil Nadu POCSO pendency: 18,733 cases pending in 38 districts; Supreme Court special-court norm and support-person gaps
As of June 2026, Tamil Nadu had 18,733 pending POCSO cases, with Madurai, Tiruppur, Chennai and Tenkasi among the worst-affected courts.
Governor’s security officer in Tamil Nadu changed; V. Prasannakumar IPS appointed
V. Prasannakumar IPS was appointed as the new security officer to Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.