1) 🇮🇳 National
72nd National Film Awards: The 72nd National Film Awards are being presented today at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, honouring outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Veteran actor Anant Nag is being honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024, India's highest award in the field of cinema.
Swachhata Hi Seva 2026: The nationwide campaign continues with emphasis on cleanliness, citizen participation, sanitation and waste management.
Semicon India 2.0: The programme focuses on strengthening India's semiconductor ecosystem through chip design, manufacturing, advanced packaging, research and development, and skill development.
Rozgar Mela: More than 51,000 appointment letters were distributed during the latest Rozgar Mela, taking the cumulative number of appointments through the initiative to around 12.75 lakh.
2) 🌍 International
81st United Nations General Assembly: The high-level week of the 81st UN General Assembly is underway in New York, with discussions covering global peace, development, climate change and international cooperation.
Asian Games 2026: The 20th Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
The 2026 Asian Games feature 43 sports and 469 medal events, with athletes from around 45 countries and regions participating.
India–New Zealand FTA: The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is scheduled to enter into force on October 20, 2026.
3) 💰 Economy
EPFO wage ceiling: The mandatory wage ceiling for EPF coverage has been increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, expanding the coverage of formal-sector workers.
Electric Mobility: Delhi ranked first in the India Electric Mobility Index 2025, with a score of 84.
India's national median score in the Electric Mobility Index increased from 36 to 40.
Semiconductor market: India's semiconductor ecosystem is expected to expand substantially over the coming decade, supported by government initiatives and increasing domestic demand.
RBI liquidity management: The Reserve Bank of India continues to use instruments such as Open Market Operations (OMO) and Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auctions for liquidity management.
4) 🗓 Date’s importance
World Rhino Day: September 22 is observed every year to create awareness about rhinoceros conservation and the threats faced by rhino species.
World Rose Day: September 22 is observed as World Rose Day, particularly to spread hope, awareness and emotional support among people affected by cancer.
National Film Awards: September 22, 2026, is significant as the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is being held today.
5) 👱♂👩🦳 Person of the day
Anant Nag: Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag is being honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024.
He has had a career spanning several decades and has worked extensively in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is named after Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, widely regarded as the father of Indian cinema.
6) 🏅 Sports
Asian Games 2026: India has opened its medal campaign strongly, particularly in shooting and Mixed Martial Arts.
Shooting: India won silver in the Men's 10m Air Rifle Team event.
MMA: Suchika Tariyal won a bronze medal in the women's 60 kg category, giving India its first Asian Games medal in Mixed Martial Arts.
Women's Table Tennis: India defeated Pakistan 3–0 in the women's team competition.
Women's Badminton: India advanced to the quarter-finals, where the team faces Japan.
Men's Kabaddi: India defeated Japan 49–24 in the group stage.
Women's Hockey: India registered a 17–1 victory over Indonesia.
7) 🏆 Awards
Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024: Anant Nag is the recipient of India's highest cinema honour for his contribution to Indian cinema.
72nd National Film Awards: The awards recognise outstanding achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2024.
The National Film Awards were instituted in 1954.
8) ⭐️ Other important significance
India–Japan Cricket: India and Japan are scheduled to play their first-ever Men's T20 International on September 22, 2026, in Japan.
Asian Games 2026: The Games include new disciplines such as Mixed Martial Arts, Padel, Surfing, Virtual Taekwondo and Teqball.
Semicon India 2.0: The programme aims to develop India's capabilities across the semiconductor value chain, including design, fabrication, packaging and talent development.
Swachhata Hi Seva 2026: The nationwide cleanliness campaign is being conducted from September 17 to October 17, 2026.
Rozgar Mela: The initiative continues to provide appointment opportunities across various Central Government departments and organisations.
📚 Word of the day
Multilateralism — A system in which several countries cooperate through common institutions, agreements or frameworks to address international issues.