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SpaceX plans to launch its Starship rocket for the 15th time to test spacecraft recovery. The mission will attempt to catch the spacecraft at the Texas launch site rather than discarding it at sea. Elon Musk envisions regular Starship launches to expand the Starlink satellite network and future AI capabilities. NASA has provided significant funding for the Starship project under the Artemis moon program.

Three zodiac signs could find an opening they might normally pass up in the week ending November 22. Jupiter in Leo and the start of Sagittarius season set the backdrop for a horoscope about trying something different. A lucky break might begin with an invitation, an idea worth testing or a change to the usual routine.

GTA 6 has received its first update before its November 19, 2026 release. The version 1.002.000 update has been released on PlayStation 5. It is also available on Xbox Series X. Rockstar Games have not provided any patch notes to explain what has changed. The 1.07 GB update is being rolled out in stages.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the economic growth of India's AYUSH and herbal product sectors. He noted that exports are increasing due to high demand for products like turmeric. The establishment of the National Turmeric Board aims to enhance production and quality standards. Additionally, the government introduced the e-AYUSH visa facility to facilitate foreign tourists seeking traditional treatments.

The Data Protection Board of India has activated its registration portal for consent managers to enhance data protection. This initiative comes as the regulations outlined in the Digital Personal Data Protection rules begin to take effect. Companies are finding some guidelines unclear, particularly regarding conflicts of interest. The government is currently in the process of appointing board members for DPBI.

West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced an investigation into fake beneficiaries of the Banglar Bari scheme. He stated that 12,000 fake beneficiaries had illegally received housing scheme funds during the previous government. A committee led by retired judge Biswajit Basu will probe the corruption allegations regarding the housing project. Adhikari urged remaining beneficiaries to return the money to avoid legal action by the deadline.

From November 20-22, New Delhi will be the venue for the first-ever Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue Forum, bringing together delegates from 15 nations. This forum is designed to foster cultural exchange, focusing on the interconnectedness of art, architecture, and language among the member countries, ultimately celebrating their rich shared heritage.

Anthropic plans to list on the Nasdaq on November 19 under the ticker ANT, with shares priced between $70 and $78. The Claude maker plans to offer 825 million shares, potentially raising $64.4 billion. The IPO comes as Nvidia stock reels from a sharp sell-off amid the Jensen Huang fallout. Investors now have another major AI stock to watch, but Anthropic's high computing costs and financial risks remain.

With Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh competing aggressively to attract investments from each other, Naidu sought to put the controversy to rest, saying all 28 states compete for investments.

Akhilesh Yadav addressed concerns regarding Yogi Adityanath's claim about 1.27 crore Hindu voters missing from electoral rolls. He described the statement as a calculated attempt to instill fear within the society. Yadav expressed doubts about how the chief minister acquired this specific information. He emphasized the potential political motivations behind such remarks by Adityanath.

On Friday, a tragic accident occurred near Kaziranga National Park involving a truck and a minibus. At least 26 people died and more than 20 others sustained serious injuries in the collision. Many of the deceased were college students returning from classes when the accident happened. The injured individuals were taken to local hospitals for emergency treatment following the incident.