Current Affairs for September 21, 2026

International Day of Peace Observed Globally (September 21): Celebrated worldwide on September 21 to strengthen the ideals of peace, mutual coexistence, non-violence, and ceasefires across global conflict zones.

Arunachal Pradesh Scouts and Guides Awarded D.S. Mahajan Excellence Award: The Scout and Guide Fellowship of Arunachal Pradesh was conferred the prestigious D.S. Mahajan Excellence Award for outstanding grassroots community service, youth leadership, and disaster relief preparedness.

Jos Buttler Becomes First Batter to Score 15,000 Runs in T20 Cricket: England star batsman Jos Buttler created history by becoming the first player in world cricket to cross the milestone of 15,000 runs in T20 format (across domestic, franchise, and international matches).

OECD/Global Agencies Project India's FY27 GDP Growth at 7.0%: Major economic rating forecasts projected India's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate for the financial year 2026–27 at a robust 7.0%, driven by resilient domestic consumption and public infrastructure capital expenditure.

17th Kathakali Festival Inaugurated in Chennai: Organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, the 17th edition of the Kathakali Festival commenced in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, celebrating classical Kerala dance-drama traditions and renowned master performers.

Sonam Maskar Wins Silver in 10m Air Rifle Team Event at 2026 Asian Games: Indian shooter Sonam Maskar clinched the Silver Medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Team event at the ongoing 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to Lead Indian Delegation at 81st UNGA: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar was designated to head the high-level Indian delegation at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week in New York.

Smriti Mandhana Becomes All-Time Leading Run-Scorer in Women's T20Is: Indian batting stalwart Smriti Mandhana surpassed New Zealand's Suzie Bates to become the highest run-scorer in Women's T20 International cricket history.

India and Japan Conduct Bilateral Air Exercise 'Veer Guardian 2026' in Jodhpur: The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) launched their joint bilateral air combat exercise 'Veer Guardian 2026' at the Jodhpur Air Force Station in Rajasthan.

World's Highest High-Altitude Flower Gardens Unveiled in Ladakh; Amul Named Indian Contingent Sponsor for Asian Games: In eco-tourism and horticulture, the world's highest-altitude curated flower gardens were inaugurated in the Union Territory of Ladakh; concurrently, dairy giant Amul was named the official sponsor of the Indian contingent for the 2026 Asian Games, while the AIFF announced Karnataka as host for the first Under-15 Women's Youth League.

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