SpaceX has successfully caught the upper stage of its Starship rocket using mechanical arms, nicknamed “chopsticks”, on its launch tower. The historic recovery took place as the spacecraft returned to Earth following its latest test flight. The company described the achievement as “picture perfect”. The success came after an earlier attempt to catch the rocket’s Super Heavy booster was aborted, forcing it to divert towards the ocean, where it exploded. The upper stage, known as the Ship, was captured intact, marking a major milestone in SpaceX’s effort to develop a fully reusable rocket and reduce the cost of space travel. 

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has announced that he has acquired British citizenship, describing it as a proud and personal milestone. Speaking at the Oxford Union on November 14, Modi revealed that he officially became a British citizen on September 15, 2026. He celebrated the occasion with family and friends at a special citizenship ceremony. Modi said the United Kingdom had been his home for many years and praised its people, institutions, traditions and values. He described British citizenship as both a privilege and a responsibility. He ended his announcement with the words, "God Save the King!" (PC: India Today)

US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold an unprecedented three-way meeting in Shenzhen, China, next Thursday. The talks will take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. According to the White House, discussions will focus on reducing nuclear weapons and the ongoing war in Iran. The meeting comes nine months after the last major US-Russia nuclear arms treaty expired. However, officials have played down expectations of a major breakthrough. Trump is also expected to avoid discussing Russia's war in Ukraine during the trilateral talks. (PC: Sky News)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India's Under-19 cricket team after its thrilling one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the 2026 Asia Cup final on Saturday. Calling it an "outstanding day for Indian cricket", Modi praised the young players for their impressive performance and said their success would inspire many youngsters. India chased down Pakistan's target of 338, finishing at 339 for nine on the final ball. Mohit Ulva hit a boundary off the last delivery to seal the victory. The win secured India's ninth U-19 Asia Cup title, extending its record as the tournament's most successful team.

The BJP and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) have criticised Rahul Gandhi after Italian politician Giacomo Filibeck raised the slogan “Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod” at the Congress-led Bharat Summit in Hyderabad. Filibeck, Secretary General of the Party of European Socialists, used the slogan while speaking about India's electoral process and Gandhi's campaign for transparent voter lists. Gandhi was seen applauding his remarks. Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao accused Gandhi of acting on behalf of foreign powers, while BRS leader Karthik Indra Reddy Patlolla also questioned his response. The incident has triggered a fresh political controversy over foreign leaders commenting on India's internal affairs. (PC: X)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the BJP-led government of destroying democracy in India. Speaking at the Bharat Summit in Hyderabad, he questioned the fairness of elections. He referred to the Election Commission's claim that 140 million voters were illegal. Gandhi also alleged that democracy in India began to weaken in 2014. He claimed that foreign delegates were stopped from attending the summit by the Centre. He further expressed confidence that the Congress would defeat Prime Minister Narendra Modi and remove the BJP from power. He also criticised Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.  

SpaceX is preparing for a possible second catch attempt during its latest Starship test flight after the rocket's booster failed to return to the launch tower. The 124-metre rocket launched successfully from Boca Chica, Texas, on Friday. However, an automated safety system aborted the planned catch of its Super Heavy booster, which was diverted to the ocean before exploding. The upper stage, known as Ship, continued into space and deployed 26 Starlink satellites. It is scheduled to return on Saturday after completing 14 orbits. SpaceX will decide whether to attempt a tower catch after assessing the spacecraft's condition. (PC: BBC)

Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, has been named Player of the Tournament at the 2026 Under-19 Asia Cup after an impressive batting campaign. The 19-year-old scored 361 runs in 5 innings, finishing as the tournament’s highest run-scorer. His performance included 1 century and 3 half-centuries. Aaryavir also played a crucial role in the final against Pakistan, scoring 58 runs off 61 balls. India defeated Pakistan by 1 wicket in a thrilling last-ball finish to win their ninth U19 Asia Cup title. Aaryavir’s consistent performances made him one of the tournament’s standout players. (PC: NDTV)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the emerging world order will be more multipolar, unstable and driven by national interests. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, he said countries will make more independent decisions, while global alliances may become weaker. He pointed to conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, rising food and fuel prices, and US-China tensions as major challenges. Jaishankar said India must protect its national interests and strengthen its global ties. He also stressed the need to boost manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, education and skills to prepare for the changing world.  

A 27-year-old Indian student, Bilal Kazi, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the UK for grooming and abusing children online. Kazi posed as a teenage boy on social media and gaming platforms to target girls aged 10 to 15. He forced victims to send explicit photos and videos. He also blackmailed those who refused his demands. Police identified 70 victims aged between 11 and 17 across the UK. Investigators found that Kazi used fake identities on platforms such as Snapchat, Roblox and Wink. He was arrested at Heathrow Airport in July 2023.