Daily Current Affairs 23rd Sept 2026

1. India Wins First Gold Medal at Asian Games 2026

The Indian women’s cricket team won the gold medal in the women’s T20 cricket event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final. Smriti Mandhana scored 79 runs, while Richa Ghosh contributed an unbeaten 49.

Key Point: India’s women’s cricket team secured the country’s first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games.

2. Smriti Mandhana Reaches 11,000 International Runs

During the Asian Games final, Smriti Mandhana became the first woman cricketer to reach 11,000 international runs. She played a key role in India’s victory over Sri Lanka.

3. Supreme Court on Vande Mataram

The Supreme Court said that a person cannot be penalised merely for choosing not to sing Vande Mataram. The matter arose from a petition concerning compulsory singing of the national song.

4. MY Bharat Crosses 3 Crore Registered Youth

The Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform has crossed 3 crore registered youth. The platform provides opportunities related to volunteering, leadership, experiential learning and civic participation.

5. Ayushman Bharat Completes Eight Years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the progress of Ayushman Bharat as the programme completed eight years. The initiative aims to expand access to affordable and quality healthcare across India.

6. BRICS Tax Heads Meeting Held in New Delhi

The BRICS Tax Heads Meeting was held in New Delhi under India’s BRICS Presidency. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the meeting.

7. President Droupadi Murmu in Gujarat

President Droupadi Murmu is on a three-day visit to Gujarat from September 21–23. On September 23, she attended the 75th annual convocation of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara.

8. J&K: Maharaja Hari Singh Birth Anniversary Observed

Jammu and Kashmir marked the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh on September 23. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes to the former Maharaja.

9. J&K Government Screens Over 21 Lakh Library Books

The J&K government informed the Legislative Assembly that 21,81,582 books in libraries across the Union Territory had been screened, with 4,249 books withdrawn over what authorities described as objectionable or anti-national content.

10. Xi Jinping Begins US Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting the United States from September 23 to 25, 2026, at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. The visit is expected to focus on China-US relations and broader global issues.

11. Asian Games: India Continues Medal Campaign

Indian athletes continued their medal campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated several Indian medal winners, including Mirabai Chanu, who won silver in the women’s 49 kg weightlifting event, and India’s bronze-winning soft tennis and shooting teams.

12. 11th Ayurveda Day

The 11th Ayurveda Day is being observed on September 23, highlighting Ayurveda and traditional healthcare practices. The Ministry of Ayush has organised programmes across India and internationally.

13. India’s First Asian Games Medal in Soft Tennis

Jay Meena won a bronze medal in the men’s individual soft tennis event at the Asian Games, becoming India’s first-ever Asian Games medallist in soft tennis.

14. World Rhino Day

World Rhino Day was observed on September 22, with the focus on rhinoceros conservation and protection. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted conservation efforts concerning the greater one-horned rhinoceros.

Important One-Liners

MY Bharat: Crossed 3 crore registered youth.

Asian Games: India won women’s T20 cricket gold.

Smriti Mandhana: First woman to reach 11,000 international runs.

Ayurveda Day: 11th Ayurveda Day observed on September 23.

BRICS: Tax Heads Meeting held in New Delhi.

President: Droupadi Murmu visited Gujarat.

J&K: Maharaja Hari Singh’s birth anniversary observed on September 23.

 

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