BJP Sweeps Deputy Mayor Posts in Rajasthan Urban Bodies, Wins Six of Seven
The BJP won deputy mayor posts in six of seven Rajasthan municipal corporations, with two results decided by draw of lots and one unopposed.
Daily Current Affairs — 23 September 2026
National
Microsoft opens Maryland quantum hub, gives DARPA on-site access
Microsoft has opened a quantum research centre in Maryland, giving DARPA direct on-site access to its Majorana 2 chip for independent testing.
Haryana Police Fire Water Cannons, Tear Gas as Farmers Block NH-44 Over Paddy Procurement Delay
Police used water cannons and tear gas to clear farmers blocking NH-44 near Shahbad in Kurukshetra during a protest over delayed paddy procurement.
Punjab's Groundwater Extraction Hits 152%, 72% of Blocks in Red Zone
Punjab's groundwater extraction rate stands at 152%, with 72% of its 153 blocks over-exploited — the highest share among States.
Odisha Assembly Monsoon Session Opens Amid Uproar Over Textbooks, MMDR Act
Odisha Assembly's Monsoon Session began with disruptions as BJD and Congress protested over textbook errors and the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026, forcing an adjournment.
FACT marks foundation day; CPI questions move to honour C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer
FACT held its foundation day at Udyogmandal, honouring 11 employees and unveiling a portrait of C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer, a move the CPI has criticised.
Maharashtra Faces Prospect of Full Drought as September 2026 Sets Five-Year Record
Maharashtra could face 100% drought by end-September, a minister has warned, as this year's drought footprint becomes the widest in five years.
Azamgarh man kills wife, two priests over ritual, holds children hostage
A man in Azamgarh allegedly shot dead his wife and two priests during a ritual at his home, then barricaded himself inside with his children.
Ex-Gem Granites Staffer Arrested as Veeramani Child Abuse Probe Widens
Chennai police arrest a former Gem Granites employee over a video linked to the R Veeramani child abuse case, as the probe widens and a political row erupts.
Anekal police bust illegal gun network, arrest seven and seize five pistols
Anekal police have arrested seven people and seized five country-made pistols and 10 rounds, uncovering an alleged arms supply chain from Madhya Pradesh.
Delhi to Get Dedicated 'Pink Force' of Women Officers After String of Assaults
Delhi Police has been asked to set up a dedicated 'Pink Force' of trained women personnel to patrol vulnerable locations, following four sexual assault cases involving minors in about 10 days.
UP's 9.5 Lakh Government Jobs: Where They Went, and What Youth Unemployment Shows
A look at where Uttar Pradesh's 9.5 lakh government jobs since 2017 have gone, and how youth unemployment in the state has moved over the same period.
Fishermen to protest Secretariat plan at Foreshore Estate on Sept. 29
Fishing communities along Chennai's coast will agitate at Foreshore Estate on September 29 against the proposed Secretariat, citing lack of consultation.
Madras High Court: No Sanction Needed to Prosecute Public Servants for Disproportionate Assets
Madras High Court holds that sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. or Section 218 BNSS is not required to prosecute public servants for disproportionate assets, as the offence lacks nexus with official duties.
AI Adoption in China's Key Manufacturing Processes Hits 34.2% in First Half of 2026
AI use in key manufacturing processes in China reached 34.2% in the first half of 2026, up 5.5 percentage points year on year, according to a report released at the World Manufacturing Convention in Hefei.
Telangana's EAGLE Force wins national award for anti-narcotics performance
Telangana's Narcotics Bureau and EAGLE Force received national recognition for scoring above 80% on seven parameters set by the Union Government for Anti-Narcotics Task Forces.
Tamil Nadu's OSH framework for unorganised workers remains on paper
Despite several rounds of consultations, Tamil Nadu is yet to finalise a comprehensive occupational safety and health framework for unorganised sector workers.
Sonu Sood meets Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary amid flood relief work
Actor Sonu Sood met Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary in Patna and toured flood-hit villages, as floods affect 49.72 lakh people across 15 districts.
Vijayawada Police Identify 260 in SAAP Office Attack; 12 Arrested
NTR Police Commissionerate has identified 260 individuals in the alleged attack on PETs at the SAAP office in Vijayawada during a YSRCP dharna over DSC recruitment irregularities.
Entertainment
Basra War Memorial Decay Casts Shadow Over Haifa Liberation Day Observances
Damage to thousands of tombstones at the Basra War Memorial in Iraq has distressed families of Indian soldiers as Haifa Liberation Day is observed.
Booker Prize shortlist: Marlon James and Douglas Stuart eye historic second win
Marlon James and Douglas Stuart could become the fifth two-time Booker Prize winners after making the six-book shortlist announced Tuesday.
Glenn Martens Bows Out of Diesel With a Milan Show of Texture and Motion
Glenn Martens presented his last Diesel collection in Milan, ending a five-year tenure defined by textile experimentation.
AISA Says Mount Carmel Cancelled Panel After ABVP 'Threat'; ABVP Denies
AISA alleges Mount Carmel (Deemed-to-be University) scrapped a September 23 panel discussion after ABVP warnings; the ABVP's Bengaluru unit denies issuing any threat.
Bhayandar School in Row Again: Student Charged Rs 20 for Methi in Tiffin During Paryushan
A Bhayandar school faces fresh allegations after a student was charged Rs 20 for bringing fenugreek in their tiffin during Paryushan.
Taylor Swift Announces 'Patient Zero,' Her First Song Since Summer Wedding
Taylor Swift has announced a new song, 'Patient Zero,' set for release on Friday, marking her first new music since marrying Travis Kelce in July.
Randeep Hooda Wins Debut Director National Award for Savarkar Film
Randeep Hooda received the Debut Director National Award for 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' at the National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat.
Allu Arjun hails Sukumar's National Award win for 'Pushpa 2'
Allu Arjun congratulated director Sukumar on his Best Original Screenplay National Award for 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', saying the win means as much to him as his own.
World
Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE in Austin Returns to Detention; Judge Sets Hearing
A Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in Austin is back in federal detention and ordered to appear in court next week.
Trump Backs Diesel Export Ban as Fuel Prices Hit Records
US President Donald Trump has backed a ban on diesel exports as prices hit record highs, even as his own energy officials warn of higher costs and supply risks.
Qatar's Emir at UNGA: Gaza 'Genocide', Urges Diplomacy on Iran
Qatar's Emir told the UN General Assembly that Gaza's war is 'genocide' and urged diplomacy to resolve the US-Iran conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Burnham's First Meeting With Trump Goes Smoothly, Pivots to AI Push
UK leader Andy Burnham met US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly, escaping major friction and now turning to AI to boost Britain's global standing.
Wife of Detained US Seismologist Hopes Trump Will Raise Case at Xi Summit
Ahead of a US-China summit, the wife of detained seismologist Youlin Chen hopes President Trump will press for his release.
Third Beluga Dies at Shedd Aquarium After Marineland Rescue
A third beluga has died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium after being rescued from a shuttered Canadian marine park, the aquarium says.
Binance Under US Criminal Probe Over Alleged Iran Sanctions Breaches
US prosecutors are investigating Binance over possible Iran sanctions violations and whether it knowingly allowed prohibited trading.
Karnataka Man Found Murdered in Sharjah; Body Cut Into Nine Parts
A man from Karnataka's Udupi district was allegedly murdered in Sharjah in July, his dismembered body found in a car. His family in India seeks answers.
US, Denmark and Greenland Sign Security Pact to Ease Arctic Tensions
The US, Denmark and Greenland have signed a security agreement expanding US military access to the Arctic island while respecting Greenland's self-rule.
Guterres Warns of 'Great Fracture' in Farewell UN Assembly Address
Antonio Guterres used his final General Assembly speech to warn against global fragmentation and outline four 'great tests of power' facing the world.
Zelenskyy Seeks Trump's Help to End Ukraine War Before Winter
Zelenskyy told Trump at their New York meeting he hopes the war can be ended as quickly as possible, ideally before winter sets in.
Trump traded SpaceX shares in July, new financial disclosure shows
Trump bought up to $50,000 in SpaceX shares on July 10 and sold up to $15,000 on July 17, per a disclosure signed September 8.
Trump Signals Confidence in Russia-Ukraine Deal After Zelenskyy Meeting
Trump met Zelenskyy at the UN General Assembly, said a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war is possible, and floated Patriot production in Ukraine and a diesel export ban.
IMF to help Ukraine secure part of 2026 funding, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine's president says the IMF will help find part of the funding needed to keep the country financially stable in 2026.
Greenlandic MP welcomes US-Denmark-Greenland agreement as step toward greater autonomy
Greenlandic lawmaker Naaja Nathanielsen expresses satisfaction with the newly signed US-Denmark-Greenland agreement, calling it a step forward for autonomy and economic opportunity.
Moldova Declares 60-Day State of Emergency Over Energy and Water Supplies
Moldova's parliament approved a 60-day state of emergency on energy and water supplies, taking effect September 26, to let the government act ahead of winter shortages.
Hurricane Polo Strengthens to Category 5 Off Mexico's Pacific Coast
Hurricane Polo intensified to Category 5 strength off Mexico's Pacific coast, prompting warnings of life-threatening flooding and mudslides in Guerrero and Michoacan.
Federal judge voids Trump rule barring some immigrants from Head Start, clinics
A federal judge in Rhode Island has permanently struck down a Trump-era directive that would have blocked some immigrants from Head Start, community health clinics and adult education programs.
Trump Backs Diesel Export Ban as Energy Costs Soar
President Trump said he supports a diesel export ban as US politicians push to curb soaring energy costs.
Catholic priests march near Vatican, calling Gaza war 'genocide'
Catholic priests, friars, nuns and a bishop marched near the Vatican to demand an end to what they call genocide in Gaza.