Current Affairs · 4 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 4 August 2026.
Madras High Court on station bail, FIR sections and PMLA joint trial in two Tamil Nadu cases
On 4 August 2026, the Madras High Court dealt with Udhayanidhi Stalin’s arrest-related bail and separately upheld the Thoothukudi trial in Anitha Radhakrishnan’s disproportionate assets case.
India brings back 274 fugitive offenders from 36 countries in 2019-2026, says MHA
The Home Ministry said 274 fugitive offenders were brought back to India from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026, with 401 Interpol notices issued in the last three years.
Hiroshima blast debris reveals new alloy, showing nuclear events can create novel materials
Scientists identified a previously unknown alloy in Hiroshima atomic-bomb debris, published in Science Advances on July 29, 2026.
India invites Bangladesh PM Rahman to BRICS outreach session as BIMSTEC chair
India invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to the BRICS 2026 outreach session in New Delhi as the current BIMSTEC chair.
Cauvery water reaches Hogenakkal after Kabini release; inflow touches 18,000 cusecs
Cauvery water from Karnataka’s Kabini reservoir reached Hogenakkal on August 4, 2026, with inflow rising to 18,000 cusecs.
TN Open University extends 2026-27 admissions deadline to September 15
Tamil Nadu Open University has extended the last date for 2026-27 admissions to September 15, 2026.
Chennai Open 2026: Tamil Nadu allocates ₹10 crore for women’s tennis championship
Tamil Nadu has sanctioned ₹10 crore for the Chennai Open International Women’s Tennis Championship-2026 to be held in November at Nungambakkam.
Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: key changes for FDI, data centres and REITs/InvITs
The Lok Sabha saw a 2026 Bill to amend tax laws for foreign capital, data centres, fund managers and REIT/InvIT dividends.
Tamil Nadu SC/ST Development Council approves 2026-27 action plan with ₹5,903.51 crore for SC welfare
On 4 August 2026, the Tamil Nadu State Council for the Development of SCs and STs approved the 2026-27 action plan and reviewed welfare fund use.
Tamil Nadu finances in 2026-27: revenue growth, central transfers and SOTR trends
A 2026 Tamil Nadu budget primer tracks GSDP, own revenue, central transfers and the shrinking share of State Own Tax Revenue.
Sri Lanka’s Dissanayake seeks national consensus on new Constitution and provincial polls
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on August 3, 2026 said constitutional reform must be built through national consensus and dialogue.