Current Affairs — 23 September 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 23 Sept 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting in New Delhi; two India-led working groups set up
On 23 September 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting in New Delhi, the culmination of India's BRICS Chairship of the tax cooperation track.
Defence Ministry signs ₹811 crore contract with BDL for 160 SAT-SAAW glide bombs for the IAF
On 23 September 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹810.79 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for 160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) for the Indian Air Force.
Asian Games 2026: Mirabai Chanu wins 49 kg weightlifting silver, her maiden Asian Games medal
On 23 September 2026, Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women's 49 kg weightlifting at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a total of 198 kg (87 kg snatch + 111 kg clean and jerk).
11th Ayurveda Day: national celebration in Nagpur; Ayush Vision 2030 and CCRAS–AGNI portal launched
On 23 September 2026, the 11th Ayurveda Day was celebrated with the national event in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on the theme 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'.
MoSPI's Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey 2025-26: pilgrimage tops overnight trips, business trips cost the most
On 23 September 2026, MoSPI released the Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey (July 2025–June 2026), which found that 48% of overnight trips in the last 365 days were for pilgrimage and religious purposes.
Asian Games 2026: India win bronze in both men's and women's skeet team events
On 23 September 2026, India won bronze in the men's skeet team (346, after a shoot-off with Kazakhstan) and the women's skeet team (331) at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
TDB approves ₹285 crore RDI Fund support to Chennai's Ubifly Technologies for e200X ePlane
On 23 September 2026, the Technology Development Board (DST) announced ₹285 crore support under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund to Ubifly Technologies, Chennai, for its indigenous ePlane advanced air mobility aircraft.
Bharat Taxi cooperative cab service launched in Uttar Pradesh across Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj
On 23 September 2026, the cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi was formally launched in Lucknow and, the same day, in Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj.
Kavach 4.0 commissioned for the first time on South Central Railway over 108 route km
On 23 September 2026, the Railways announced the first commissioning of Kavach Version 4.0 on South Central Railway, upgraded from Version 3.2 over 108 route km of the Malkajgiri–Kamareddi section in Hyderabad Division.
Asian Games 2026: India's men's badminton team wins bronze after 1-3 semi-final loss to China
On 23 September 2026, India's men's badminton team settled for bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after losing the semi-final 1-3 to China.
INS Sudarshini arrives at Alexandria, Egypt, on its second visit during the Lokayan 26 expedition
On 23 September 2026, the Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Alexandria, Egypt, its second visit to the port during the 10-month Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition.
Asian Games 2026: Jay Meena wins bronze, India's first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis
On 23 September 2026, Jay Meena won bronze in men's singles soft tennis at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, India's first-ever Asian Games medal in the sport.
President Droupadi Murmu attends 75th convocation of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
On 23 September 2026, President Droupadi Murmu attended the 75th annual convocation of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda at Vadodara, Gujarat.
MY Bharat platform crosses 3 crore registered youth in under three years
On 23 September 2026, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) had crossed 3 crore registered youth in less than three years.