Current affairs 30 Sep 2026

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World Heart Day observed on 29 September; 2026 campaign theme 'Don't Miss a Beat'

World Heart Day is observed on 29 September to raise awareness of cardiovascular health and encourage the prevention of heart disease. Led by the World Heart Federation (WHF), the 2026 campaign theme is "Don't Miss…

Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026: Delhi highest-ranked Indian city at 268th, Chennai 381st

Delhi ranked 268th among 1,000 cities in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index (GCI) 2026, the highest among Indian cities. The annual index assesses cities on Economics, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment and Governance…

Seven endemic fish species of Tamirabharani River face threats from pollution and invasive species

Seven fish species found only in the Tamirabharani River of Tamil Nadu are under threat from pollution, habitat loss and invasive species. The river has 125 identified fish species. Dawkinsia tambraparniei (Tamirabharani Seval Kendai) is…

India signs the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime

India's External Affairs Minister has signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, deepening the country's role in global efforts to tackle cyber offences. It is the first comprehensive worldwide treaty on cybercrime and seeks to…

India and Liberia launch Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers at UNGA

India and Liberia jointly launched the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers (GoF on S4) during the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York. The two countries co-chair the…

TRAI launches Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) Platform and app to rate indoor connectivity of properties

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched the Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) Platform and mobile app to assess indoor digital connectivity in properties across India. Administered by TRAI under the Ministry of Communications…

Tamil Nadu expands Vetri Magalir Thozhilmunaivor Membattu Thittam: TIIC loans of ₹10 lakh–₹5 crore for women

The Tamil Nadu government is widening support for women entrepreneurs across the State through the Vetri Magalir Thozhilmunaivor Membattu Thittam. Eligible women can obtain loans ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹5 crore through the Tamil…

Tamil Nadu CM inaugurates renovated Gandhi Memorial Museum in Madurai

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister inaugurated the renovated Gandhi Memorial Museum in Madurai. The work was carried out by the Heritage Wing of the Public Works Department (PWD) at a total cost of ₹10.25 crore…

Madras High Court dismisses petition against TVK MLA's one-vote win in Tirupattur (Sivaganga)

The Madras High Court rejected an election petition against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA R. Seenivasa Sethupathy's one-vote victory from Tirupattur constituency in Sivaganga district in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan…

Tamil Nadu CM launches Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam: gold ring for newborns in government hospitals

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister launched the Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam at Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH), Madurai, on 28 September 2026. Under the scheme, babies delivered in Tamil Nadu government hospitals receive a one-gram, 22-carat…