Times of India

Bengal's final voter list, releasing Saturday, will retain 7.08 crore names after a four-month revision. Approximately 66 lakh entries will be marked 'deleted' or 'under adjudication'. Voters can check their status online or at local election offices to confirm eligibility for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has refused Pentagon demands to weaken safeguards on its AI model, Claude, citing concerns over mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. Despite threats of losing government contracts and invoking the Defense Production Act, Amodei stated the company will not compromise on these "red lines."

Anthropic is locked in a high-stakes standoff with the Trump administration after refusing to give the Pentagon unrestricted access to its Claude AI model. The company drew a line at mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. In response, Trump ordered a government-wide ban on Anthropic's technology, while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth designated it a "supply chain risk"—a label typically reserved for foreign adversaries.

Epic Games announced the final two Fortnite Love and Legends Power Hour events for February 28 and March 1, 2026. These events offer the most generous loot distribution, featuring four Legendary POIs per match with Rare Chests. Players have a final chance to earn Candy Hearts and themed cosmetic items during these limited-time, one-hour events.

A Ghaziabad businessman, Saleem Wastik, was critically injured after being repeatedly stabbed in his office by two helmet-clad assailants. Wastik, known for questioning religious fundamentalism on social media, was attacked by men who arrived on a bike. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and questioning neighbours to apprehend the suspects.

An Allahabad High Court judge reserved a verdict after hearing 30 cases until 7 pm, citing hunger, fatigue, and physical incapacity to dictate the judgment. The judge had a packed schedule with 235 cases listed, but only managed to hear 29 before a Supreme Court-remanded matter extended proceedings significantly.

A 22-year-old man was allegedly attacked by his female friend in Wazirabad, Delhi, on February 25. He claims she drugged him and then severed his genitals with a sharp weapon while he was asleep. The victim suspects the motive was related to his upcoming marriage.

Passengers stranded at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport protested after an Air India Express flight to Kathmandu was repeatedly diverted due to bad weather, leaving them waiting for more than 18 hours. About 180 travellers, including a Karnataka tour group, faced inadequate arrangements during diversions to Varanasi and Lucknow. The airline has offered hotel stays and options to reschedule.

India is closely watching the dangerous escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with Islamabad declaring "open war" after airstrikes. New Delhi views Pakistan's actions as a tactic to mask domestic failures and strongly supports Afghanistan's sovereignty. A regional conflict could derail India's growing development initiatives and investment plans in the country.

India's batting faltered in the first two ODIs against Australia, resulting in consecutive losses. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged batting errors, stating the team fell short of their target. Despite a strong T20I series win, the ODI campaign has been disappointing. Australia's young stars, Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield, shone brightly, securing the series win.

The Bangladesh government has reshuffled army officers for the second time in a week. High-level officers facing criticism for their alleged pro-Pakistan and pro-Jamaat roles have been transferred. This move strengthens the position of army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman. The government is also ending services of contractual appointees from the interim government, breaking old chains of influence.

A growing trend in San Francisco's tech scene sees employees leaving shoes outside office doors, a practice inspired by cultural norms. Startups like Cursor and Spur are adopting this policy, with leaders citing a desire to create a more comfortable, home-like atmosphere and practical benefits like cleanliness. This shift reflects the lingering influence of remote work habits on corporate culture.

The Supreme Court reprimanded the West Bengal government for repeatedly filing vague complaints to delay the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The court clarified that while the High Court Chief Justice would decide deployment modalities, judicial officers alone would assess voter claims and document validity, urging the state to cooperate for expeditious completion.

The BJP identified the excise controversy as a significant vulnerability for the AAP, portraying it as a departure from their anti-corruption roots. This issue, coupled with the "Sheesh Mahal" controversy and governance challenges, eroded AAP's credibility and contributed to their political downfall in Delhi.