September 2026 Current Affairs
Every update from September 2026. 94 items across 22 days, with sources. Jump to a date, or read the month straight through.
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30 September 20264 updates
- Economy
OECD upgrades India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7.1% citing domestic resilience
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) upgraded India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for the fiscal year 2026–27 to 7.1% in its latest Interim Economic Outlook report released on Wednesday.
- 🇮🇳 National
Union Public Service Commission marks 100 years: PM Modi to address centenary celebrations
India's premier constitutional recruiting body, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), marked 100 years of its inception, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to address the landmark centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on October 1, 2026.
- Sports
Indian archers secure gold medal hat-trick in compound events at Asian Games 2026
The Indian archery contingent produced a masterclass on Day 12 of the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026), sweeping three gold medals across the compound archery team and mixed events on Wednesday.
- Defence
Indian Navy set to induct record 18 warships in 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on Wednesday that the Indian Navy will induct a record 18 major warships and submarines into its fleet during 2026, marking the largest single-year fleet expansion in the service's operational history.
29 September 20262 updates
- Economy
Supreme Court refuses to stay Centre's 0.4% MDR fee on large UPI transactions
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant an interim stay on the Union Government's and NPCI's policy directive introducing a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on merchant UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000, scheduled to take effect on October 15, 2026.
- Sports
Neeru Dhanda scripts history with India's first gold medal in women's trap at Asian Games 2026
Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda scripted sports history on Tuesday by capturing the gold medal in the women's trap individual final at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026), marking India's first-ever individual continental gold in the event.
28 September 20268 updates
- Economy
Shipping Ministry notifies JNPT, Paradip, Kandla, and Mundra as India's first Mega Ports
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways formally notified four major maritime gateways—Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPT), Paradip Port, Deendayal Port (Kandla), and Mundra Port—as India’s first designated "Mega Ports" under the National Maritime Development Programme.
- Science & Tech
India's first LNG-powered train flagged off from Sabarmati Railway Station in Gujarat
In a major breakthrough for clean transport infrastructure, Indian Railways flagged off India's first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station in Gujarat on Monday.
- Defence
Indian Armed Forces contingent departs for joint military exercise KAZIND-2026 in Kazakhstan
A 60-member joint contingent of the Indian Armed Forces departed on Monday to participate in the 8th edition of the annual bilateral military exercise "KAZIND-2026" in Kazakhstan.
- Economy
Ministry of Statistics introduces new GDP series with updated 2022-23 base year
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has introduced an upgraded Gross Domestic Product (GDP) series with 2022–23 as the base year, replacing the existing 2011–12 series to deliver more accurate and realistic estimates of national income.
- Exam News
Bihar School Examination Board announces Librarian Eligibility Test 2026 for 5,800 posts
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) issued the official notification for the Vidyalaya Pustakalayadhyaksh Patrata Pariksha (Librarian Eligibility Test) 2026 to facilitate the recruitment of approximately 5,800 librarians in government secondary and higher secondary schools across Bihar.
- Exam News
UPSC releases Engineering Services Examination ESE 2027 notification for 480 posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published the recruitment notification for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027, announcing approximately 480 vacancies across key central engineering departments.
- Economy
Nationwide bank strike deferred as bank unions and IBA reach agreement on 5-day week
The proposed three-day nationwide bank strike scheduled to commence on Monday, September 28, has been formally deferred following a breakthrough agreement between bank employee unions and the Indian Banks' Association (IBA).
- Sports
Esha Singh clinches silver medal in 25m pistol at Asian Games 2026
Indian marksman Esha Singh produced a clutch performance to capture the silver medal in the women's 25m pistol individual final at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) following a tense series of shoot-offs on Monday.
26 September 20262 updates
- Defence
Indian Air Force launches multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 in Jodhpur
The Indian Air Force (IAF) commenced the second edition of the landmark multinational air exercise "Tarang Shakti 2026" at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on Saturday.
- Sports
Indian men's and women's kabaddi teams clinch double gold at Asian Games 2026
The Indian men's and women's kabaddi teams authored a golden chapter at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) by sweeping both championship finals against arch-rivals Iran on Saturday.
25 September 20261 update
- Economy
Make in India initiative completes 12 years with manufacturing expansion across 27 sectors
The Government of India's flagship industrial development framework, "Make in India", completed 12 years of implementation on Friday, marking widespread expansion across 27 key economic sectors.
24 September 20264 updates
- Govt Schemes
Ministry of Civil Aviation launches next phase of UDAN scheme across 22 States and UTs
The Ministry of Civil Aviation officially launched the next phase of the regional air connectivity scheme "Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik" (UDAN) on Thursday in partnership with 22 State and Union Territory governments.
- Sports
Mirabai Chanu clinches silver medal in weightlifting at Asian Games 2026
Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu delivered a stellar performance to secure the silver medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting category at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026), ending India's 28-year medal drought in the discipline at the continental games.
- Sports
BCCI confirms IPL 2027 player auction to return to India in Goa
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially announced on Thursday that the player auction for the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season will take place in Goa in December 2026.
- Defence
New Delhi hosts DEFCON Summit 2026 on indigenous defence manufacturing
New Delhi hosted the DEFCON Summit 2026, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and senior officials from the armed forces, defence public sector undertakings, and private defence manufacturers.
23 September 20261 update
- Sports
Indian men's badminton team secures bronze medal at Asian Games 2026
The Indian men's badminton team secured a historic bronze medal at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) following a spirited battle in the semi-finals against world champions China.
22 September 202618 updates
- Exam News
RRB releases NTPC 2026 notification for 5,165 graduate and undergraduate vacancies
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released short notifications for RRB NTPC 2026 under CEN No. 06/2026 (Graduate Level) and CEN No. 07/2026 (Undergraduate Level), advertising a total of 5,165 vacancies.
- 🇮🇳 National
President Murmu presents 72nd National Film Awards; Anant Nag receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award
President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat, on Monday. Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2024, recognising his six-decade-long contribution to Indian cinema.
- Sports
Indian women's cricket team wins gold at Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya
The Indian women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final of the Asian Games 2026 to clinch India's first gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
- 🇮🇳 National
India International Water Week 2026 begins in New Delhi
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The five-day Ministry of Jal Shakti event will run from September 22 to 26 on the theme “Climate Resilient Water Management.”
- Exam News
Andaman administration opens 2 Food Laboratory Assistant posts
Andaman and Nicobar Administration has invited applications for 2 posts. The last date is October 15, 2026, and candidates must use the official portal, andamannicobar.gov.in.
- Exam News
Sikkim High Court opens 5 entry-level judicial service posts
High Court of Sikkim has invited applications for 5 posts. The last date is October 16, 2026, and candidates must use the official portal, hcs.gov.in.
- Exam News
Lok Sabha Secretariat invites applications for 3 consultant interpreter posts
Lok Sabha Secretariat has invited applications for 3 posts. The last date is October 14, 2026, and candidates must use the official portal, sansad.in.
- Exam News
RDSDE Telangana opens 5 Upper Division Clerk posts
Regional Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Telangana has invited applications for 5 posts. The last date is November 3, 2026, and candidates must use the official portal, msde.gov.in.
- Exam News
UIDAI Technology Centre opens 4 Technical Officer posts
Unique Identification Authority of India has invited applications for 4 posts. The last date is October 12, 2026, and candidates must use the official portal, uidai.gov.in.
- Exam News
MNRE invites applications for 6 Young Professional Technical posts
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has invited applications for 6 posts. The last date is October 19, 2026, and candidates must use the official portal, mnre.gov.in.
- Exam News
Bengal Chemicals opens 1 Managing Director post
Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited has invited applications for 1 posts. The last date is October 12, 2026, and candidates must use the official portal, pesb.gov.in.
- Exam News
BECIL invites applications for 1 Principal Chief Projects post
Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited has invited applications for 1 posts. The last date is October 6, 2026, and candidates must use the official portal, becil.com.
- Exam News
Tripura Natural Gas opens 3 manager and assistant manager posts
Tripura Natural Gas Company Limited has invited applications for 3 posts. The last date is October 9, 2026, and candidates must use the official portal, tngcl.co.in.
- Exam News
Deendayal Port Authority opens 8 Pilot Class I posts
Deendayal Port Authority has invited applications for 8 posts. The last date is October 27, 2026, and candidates must use the official portal, deendayalport.gov.in.
- Exam News
Indian Coast Guard Region West opens 6 Group C posts
Indian Coast Guard Region West has invited applications for 6 posts. The last date is October 20, 2026, and candidates must use the official portal, indiancoastguard.gov.in.
- Exam News
PGIMER opens 60 Group B and Group C posts
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research has invited applications for 60 posts. The last date is October 19, 2026, and candidates must use the official portal, pgimer.edu.in.
- Exam News
Balmer Lawrie opens 38 manager and officer posts
Balmer Lawrie and Company has invited applications for 38 posts. The last date is September 29, 2026, and candidates must use the official portal, balmerlawrie.com.
- Exam News
Exim Bank opens 8 manager-level posts
Export-Import Bank of India has invited applications for 8 posts. The last date is October 15, 2026, and candidates must use the official portal, eximbankindia.in.