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Concise current-affairs summaries tuned to the TNPSC syllabus - polity, economy, science, awards, schemes and Tamil Nadu news. Every article in English and Tamil with detailed highlights and an exam-relevance score.
- Defence·The HinduChief of Defence Staff: Tamil Nadu’s Raja Subramani takes charge; Navy gets 27th chiefGeneral Raja Subramani became India’s 3rd Chief of Defence Staff, while Admiral Krishna Swaminathan took charge as the 27th Navy Chief in June 2026.
- Economy·The HinduRBI-style market cap fall: Top 10 Indian firms lose ₹1.54 lakh crore in a weekIndian equity markets ended lower in the week, pulling down the combined market value of 7 of the top 10 listed companies by about ₹1.54 lakh crore.
- Reports Indices·The HinduNFHS-6: Indian women’s internet use rises to 64.3% and bank-account ownership to 89%NFHS-6 reports a sharp rise in women’s internet use and bank-account ownership in India.
- Economy·The HinduPetrol export tax cut: India reduces cess on petrol, diesel and ATFThe Centre cut export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel in June 2026, while keeping domestic fuel tax rates unchanged.
- Sports·The HinduSatwik-Chirag win Singapore Open badminton title, first Indian pair to do soSatwik-Chirag won the Singapore Open men’s doubles title after a three-set final against Indonesia.
- Sports·The HinduRCB retain IPL title after beating Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad finalRCB beat Gujarat Titans in the IPL final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, to retain the title.
- Economy·The HinduUPI, LPG and PAN card rule changes from June 2026: MCQ-ready banking and payment factsFrom 1 June 2026, new rules on UPI, LPG and PAN-related banking services came into force with specific compliance changes.
- Defence·The HinduIndia’s BrahMos export deal with Indonesia after Vietnam: TNPSC defence factsIndia’s BrahMos export talks with Indonesia reached the final stage in June 2026, after the Vietnam deal and the Philippines’ 2022 purchase.
- National·The HinduWest Bengal cabinet expansion: 35 MLAs sworn in after 2026 election victoryWest Bengal expanded its cabinet in 2026, with 35 MLAs taking oath after the BJP won 208 of 294 seats.
- National·The HinduSupreme Court says POCSO can apply to under-18 trafficking for commercial sexual exploitationThe Supreme Court held that trafficking of a person below 18 for commercial sexual exploitation can be prosecuted under POCSO along with related penal laws.
- Economy·The HinduCommercial LPG price in Delhi rose to ₹3,113.5 for 19-kg cylinder; 5-kg FTL to ₹821.5The 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder price in Delhi was raised to ₹3,113.5, while the 5-kg free trade LPG price became ₹821.5.
- Economy·The HinduJune 1, 2026 changes in UPI and LPG: key rules for payments and fuel distributionFrom June 1, 2026, new rules took effect for UPI and LPG distribution systems in India.
- Economy·The HinduIndia’s manufacturing PMI rose to 55.0 in May 2026, a 3-month highHSBC India Manufacturing PMI climbed to 55.0 in May 2026 from 54.7 in April, indicating faster factory expansion.
- International·The HinduU.S.-Iran military escalation: drone, air base and command-site strikes in 2026The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes in 2026, with the U.S. Central Command citing an MQ-1 drone incident over international waters.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduTamil Nadu finances white paper: key fiscal document under finalisation in June 2026Tamil Nadu’s promised white paper on state finances is being finalised and may be released within days.
- National·The HinduSupreme Court strength rises to 37 with 5 new judges in June 2026The Law Ministry issued notifications on June 1, 2026 appointing 5 judges to the Supreme Court, taking its sanctioned strength to 37.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduTamil Nadu orders zero-tolerance on delays in building plan approvalsTamil Nadu has warned planning officials of disciplinary action for delays and transparency violations in building plan approvals.
- National·The HinduWest Bengal Cabinet expansion: 41-member ministry to be sworn in on 1 June 2026West Bengal’s Cabinet strength rises to 41 with a June 1, 2026 expansion, a polity fact relevant for state executive structure.
- Economy·The HinduJune 2026 UPI and LPG rule changes: key financial and utility updates for exam prepFrom 1 June 2026, new changes take effect in UPI and LPG distribution guidelines, making them relevant for economy and governance questions.
- International·The HinduBJP outreach to Nepal ruling party: India-Nepal diplomatic engagement after Foreign Secretary visit cancellationA BJP-hosted Nepal ruling-party delegation visit in June 2026 highlights India-Nepal political outreach and diplomatic timing.
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