15 September 2026 Current Affairs & PDF

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Highlights of 15 September 2026 Current Affairs

• India observes National Engineers’ Day annually on September 15 to honor the birth anniversary of one of the country’s greatest nation-builders, civil engineers, and statesmen, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (Sir M.V.). First designated in 1968, the 2026 observance marks the 59^th Engineers’ Day, celebrating both his legacy and the vital role modern engineers play in shaping India’s growth.
• Samvatsari Parva 2026 was observed on September 15, 2026, marking the auspicious final day of the eight-day Shwetambara Paryushan Parva. It stands as one of the holiest days in the Jain calendar, dedicated entirely to spiritual introspection, repentance, and universal forgiveness.
• India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 4.82% in August 2026, up from 4.45% in July 2026. The data is based on the revised base year (2024=100) and was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
• Political leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland signed a historic memorandum of understanding in Cardiff, calling for self-determination and constitutional change.
  • The agreement was signed by Scottish First Minister John Swinney, Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill, alongside Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald.
• The 78^th Primetime Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles on September 14, 2026, celebrating the finest achievements in television. Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay and HBO/Max’s The Pitt and DTF St. Louis emerged as the big winners of the night across the comedy, drama, and limited series categories.
  • Major Category Winners
    • Best Drama Series: The Pitt (HBO/Max)
    • Best Comedy Series: Widow’s Bay (Apple TV+)
    • Best Limited or Anthology Series: DTF St. Louis (HBO)
    • Television Movie: Remarkably Bright Creatures
    • Reality Competition Series: The Traitors
    • Variety Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
  • Key Acting Winners
    • Lead Actor – Drama Series: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
    • Lead Actress – Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)
    • Lead Actor – Comedy Series: Matthew Rhys (Widow’s Bay) (Note: Rhys also won Lead Actor in a Limited/Anthology Series for The Beast in Me!)
    • Lead Actress – Comedy Series: Jean Smart (Hacks)
    • Lead Actor – Limited/Anthology Series or Movie: Matthew Rhys (The Beast in Me)
    • Lead Actress – Limited/Anthology Series or Movie: Sally Field (Remarkably Bright Creatures)
• Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026 is a nationwide public service and outreach campaign scheduled to run from September 17 to October 17, 2026. The month-long initiative commemorates a major milestone: 25 years of public service by Prime Minister Narendra Modi (beginning from his tenure as Chief Minister), aligning closely with Seva Pakhwada (September 17 to October 2).
  • The campaign centers on public welfare, participatory governance (Jan Bhagidari), social service, and youth-led innovation, acting as a stepping stone toward the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) is hosting its first-ever Dronathon 2026 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, from September 14 to 16, 2026. Inaugurated by Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, the landmark event brings together over 20 domestic defense firms, startups, MSMEs, and public sector undertakings (DPSUs) to evaluate advanced unmanned systems under realistic operational conditions.
• Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara made history by winning the men’s individual recurve title at the Archery World Cup Final 2026 in Saltillo, Mexico. The 25-year-old defeated Japan’s Nakanishi Junya 6-5 in a thrilling final to claim the gold medal.
• The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, has won the First Prize under the Rajbhasha Kirti Award for 2025–26.
• The Ganges Grandmasters emerged as the champions of the fourth edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) 2026, clinching their maiden title by defeating the Alpine APL Pipers 7–5 on aggregate in the two-leg final held at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru.

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