Anthropic flags Claude misuse for weapons, spying and cyber operations
Anthropic says several actors used its Claude AI models for weapons development, cyber operations, surveillance and fraud, in a new threat intelligence report.
Daily Current Affairs — 12 September 2026
National
Anthropic Blocks Yemen Accounts Over AI-Assisted Weapons Attempts
Anthropic says it blocked accounts in Houthi-held northern Yemen that used its Claude model to pursue advanced weapons, including a hypersonic glide missile.
Devotees seek CM's intervention to recover Nungambakkam temple land
Devotees of a Nungambakkam temple have asked Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to direct the HR&CE Department to recover over 415 grounds of illegally alienated temple land.
Congress Samiti to hold silent march in Kalaburagi over Haldwani ritual
The Congress Prachar Samiti's Kalaburagi unit will hold a silent march on Saturday against an alleged 'purification' ritual at a Haldwani venue after Mallikarjun Kharge's rally.
Kerala CM Satheesan Stands by Claim on LDF-Era Personal Staff Numbers
Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan has reiterated his claim that the previous LDF government appointed 787 personal staff, offering to publish the full list.
AAP and Congress Spar Over Punjab School Audit, Sisodia Challenges Pilot to Himachal Test
Congress and AAP clash over Punjab government schools after Sachin Pilot questioned a school audit; Manish Sisodia proposes a joint Punjab-Himachal audit.
New e-commerce rules mandate one-month complaint redressal from 2027
E-commerce platforms must resolve consumer complaints within a month and disclose seller and grievance officer details under rules effective January 1, 2027.
Vande Mataram Row: Congress Tells Omar Abdullah Government to 'Stand Upright'
The Congress and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah are locked in a dispute over the full rendition of Vande Mataram at official events.
Delhi Traffic Advisory Issued for Saturday as BRICS Events Centre on Bharat Mandapam
Delhi has issued a traffic advisory for Saturday, with restrictions centred on Bharat Mandapam and Pragati Maidan and knock-on effects on key corridors across the city.
BJP to Launch Four-Route Anti-Drugs Yatra Across Punjab Ahead of 2027 Polls
The BJP has announced a four-route 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra' covering all 117 constituencies, targeting the drug crisis ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
Delhi Orders Police Verification of School Staff After Safety Drive Flags Lapses
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has ordered police verification of school staff and transport workers after a July safety drive found deficiencies in nearly 46% of inspected schools.
AI Researchers Sound Alarm Over Catastrophic Risks, Surveys Show
Surveys of AI researchers and safety experts reveal rising fears that advanced AI could cause catastrophic or existential harm, with some estimating a 10% chance of human extinction.
Delhi LG Proposes TB Screening for All Hospital Admissions
Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has proposed screening all hospital admissions for TB with consent, as the city lags key TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan targets.
Sukhbir Badal Skips Behbal Kalan SIT Summon; AAP and SAD Trade Charges
Sukhbir Singh Badal did not appear before the SIT probing the 2015 Behbal Kalan police firing, citing medical grounds. AAP alleged a BJP-Akali collusion; SAD questioned the summons' timing.
Andhra Pradesh Retains 3,736 Liquor Shops Under Excise Policy 2026-27
Andhra Pradesh has notified its Excise Shops Policy 2026-27, keeping 3,736 retail liquor outlets from October 1, 2026, with renewal options and stricter monitoring.
Entertainment
Nashville Airport Renaming for Dolly Parton Wins Backing of Rival Boards
Nashville's rival airport boards agree on renaming the city's airport for Dolly Parton, though the change could take a year or more.
Venice Film Festival 2026: Cinema Turns a Mirror on a Troubled World
The 83rd Venice Film Festival closed with films tackling war, media and inequality, while Oasis and Elon Musk dominated conversation.
Siân Heder Brings Disability Rights Pioneer Judy Heumann to the Screen
Siân Heder's new film 'Being Heumann' premiered at TIFF, chronicling disability rights activist Judy Heumann and the 1977 sit-in that led to the ADA.
Cole Escola's 'Oh, Mary!' to Hit HBO Screens in 2027
HBO will release a filmed version of Cole Escola's Broadway and West End hit 'Oh, Mary!' in 2027, captured during a London performance.
World
India-Canada Ties Have Moved Past Reset, Says Canadian High Commissioner
Canada's High Commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, says bilateral ties have moved beyond a reset, citing progress in the Nijjar case security dialogue and the terror listing of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
UN Council Extends Darfur Arms Embargo for a Month as US Push for Nationwide Ban Stalls
The Security Council unanimously extended the Darfur arms embargo for one month while talks continue on a US proposal to expand it nationwide.
US Senate Weighs 'Duty of Care' for AI Developers in New Bill
Senate negotiators are debating a bill that would require AI developers to prevent catastrophic risks, let Washington block unsafe models and bar states from enforcing certain AI laws.
Teen Survives Three Days on Capsized Skiff in Bering Sea; Brother and Cousin Dead
A 15-year-old boy was rescued after days adrift on a capsized skiff in Alaska's Bering Sea; his brother and cousin died.
CIA Declassifies Presidential Briefs on bin Laden Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
The CIA has declassified dozens of presidential daily briefs on Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida, released on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Saudi Arabia halts East-West oil pipeline after attacks in Riyadh and Medina regions
Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was temporarily shut down after attacks in the Riyadh and Medina regions, with some people injured, the energy ministry said.
Kayath Would Be Strong Finance Minister Pick, Says Eduardo Bolsonaro
Eduardo Bolsonaro calls investor Marcelo Kayath an excellent choice for finance minister, but says other candidates are still under consideration.
Guterres and Modi discuss Middle East, Ukraine conflicts ahead of BRICS summit
UN chief Antonio Guterres met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and India's BRICS presidency priorities.
ECB's Lane Warns Persistent Energy Price Rise Could Weigh on Euro Zone Consumption
ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane said a sustained rise in energy prices could hit euro zone consumption by autumn, though the issue remains uncertain.
Mullin Marks 25 Years Since 9/11, Says Attacks Still 'Frustrating'
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, calling it a time of reflection and warning another attack is likely.
Teen survives three days atop capsized skiff in Bering Sea; two relatives lost
A 15-year-old boy was rescued after clinging to a capsized skiff for nearly three days in Alaska's Bering Sea; his brother and cousin died.