Current Affairs — 18 September 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 18 Sept 2026
TRAI notifies TCCCPR Third Amendment 2026: AI-based spam detection, A2P call rules and consumer appeals
On 18 September 2026, TRAI issued the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026, amending the TCCCPR 2018 to curb unsolicited commercial communications (UCC).
NSO releases district-level labour market indicators for the first time; Surat tops LFPR among 100 most populous districts
On 18 September 2026, the National Statistics Office (NSO) released the 'Labour Market Snapshot of Selected Districts', its first release of district-level labour market indicators.
HAL hands over 2 Tejas FOC twin-seat trainers and 3 HTT-40 trainers to IAF, 4 Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans
On 18 September 2026, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over two LCA Tejas Final Operational Clearance (FOC) twin-seat trainers and three HTT-40 basic trainers to the IAF, and four Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans Limited, in Bengaluru.
Asian Games 2026: India women beat hosts Japan by 8 wickets in cricket quarter-final
On 18 September 2026, the Indian women's cricket team beat hosts Japan by eight wickets in the fourth quarter-final at Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin, to reach the Asian Games semi-finals.
Railways approve ₹493 crore for 38.21 km Mukutban–Gadchandur new line in Maharashtra
On 18 September 2026, Indian Railways approved a 38.21 km new rail line between Mukutban (Adilabad) and Gadchandur in South Central Railway at a cost of ₹493 crore.
Keel laid for first Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) of Indian Navy at Cochin Shipyard
On 18 September 2026, the keel of the first ship of the Indian Navy's Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project was laid at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi.
17th Kathakali Festival opens at Kalakshetra, Chennai, on the theme 'Kadha Rasa Sangama'
On 18 September 2026, the 17th Kathakali Festival, organised by the Kalakshetra Foundation under the Ministry of Culture, opened at the Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.
Government relaxes sugar stockholding limit for bulk consumers from 15 to 30 days, extra stock only from imported sugar
On 18 September 2026, the Food Ministry relaxed the sugar stockholding limit for bulk consumers from 15 days to 30 days of consumption, provided stock beyond 15 days comes only from sugar imported under the Advance Authorisation Scheme (AAS) and Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ).
UAE President calls PM Modi; leaders discuss deepening India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
On 18 September 2026, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveyed birthday greetings and congratulated him on India's successful BRICS Presidency.
Nadda reviews Madhya Pradesh health sector; state's MBBS seats rise to 6,120
On 18 September 2026, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to review the state's health sector and praised its use of the PPP model for medical colleges.
Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh marks start of 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan; 1.47 lakh participants on Day 1
On 18 September 2026, the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh marked the beginning of the 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan, with 1,47,798 participants across all 28 States and 8 Union Territories.
CORE Programme 2026 on national security concludes at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
On 18 September 2026, the Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme 2026, organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and conducted by CENJOWS, concluded at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
Railways approve ₹497 crore doubling of 10.86 km Chouk–Karjat section in Maharashtra
On 18 September 2026, Indian Railways approved doubling of the 10.86 km Chouk–Karjat section of Central Railway in Maharashtra at a cost of ₹497 crore.