Current Affairs for September 23, 2026

International Day of Sign Languages & Ayush Day Observed (September 23): Celebrated annually on September 23. International Day of Sign Languages raises global awareness of linguistic identity and human rights for deaf communities. Concurrently, National Ayush Day is commemorated across India to promote traditional systems of healthcare, wellness, and preventative medicine.

Indian Women's Cricket Team Wins Historic Gold Medal at Asian Games 2026: In a historic continental sporting achievement, the Indian Women's Cricket Team clinched their first-ever Gold Medal at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, delivering a commanding performance in the tournament final.

Jodhpur to Host Multinational Air Exercise 'Tarang Shakti 2026': The Indian Air Force announced that the premier multinational air combat exercise 'Tarang Shakti 2026' will be hosted at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from September 26 to October 12, featuring air forces from multiple partner nations.

Germany and Netherlands Named Partner Nations for India International Water Week 2026: At the official curtain-raiser, Germany and the Netherlands were designated as the official Partner Nations for the 9th India International Water Week 2026, collaborating on sustainable wastewater management, river basin rejuvenation, and flood resilience technologies.

Vice President Inaugurates 9th India International Water Week & 7th Edition of National Formulary of India Unveiled: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan formally inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week 2026 in New Delhi; alongside this, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released the 7th Edition of the National Formulary of India (NFI) to standardize rational drug prescription and clinical safety guidelines.

Tamil Nadu Launches 'Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme' for Classes 6 to 8: Expanding foundational student nutrition beyond primary schools, the Government of Tamil Nadu launched the Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme, providing free, hot morning meals to upper-primary students in Classes 6 through 8 across all state-run schools.

72nd National Film Awards Announced ('Article 370' Wins Best Feature Film): In national cinema honors, Article 370 won Best Feature Film, with Yami Gautam winning Best Actress; Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) and Mammootty (Bramayugam) shared the Best Actor award; Kalki 2898 AD won Best Popular Film; Srikanth took Best Hindi Film; and veteran actor Anant Nag was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

England Fast Bowler Mark Wood Announces Retirement from International Cricket: English pace bowler Mark Wood officially announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket, concluding a decorated career highlighted by his role in England's ICC World Cup campaigns.

Government Sets Target to Eradicate Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) by 2030: Under the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), the Central Government reiterated its statutory deadline to completely eradicate Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD / Khurpaka-Muhpaka) and Brucellosis across livestock by 2030 through 100% bi-annual vaccination coverage.

Traditional 'Heikru Hidongba' Boat Race Celebrated in Manipur; 81st UNGA Session Opens in New York: In indigenous heritage, the centuries-old sacred boat racing festival Heikru Hidongba was celebrated with ritual fervor at the Sagolband Bijoy Govinda moat in Imphal, Manipur; globally, world leaders assembled in New York for the high-level general debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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