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A war would necessitate substantial increase in military spending, diverting resources away from other vital sectors such as healthcare and education. Pakistan’s already high debt burden would likely increase further, making it harder for the country to cope with the economic fallout

Following cross-border tensions, the BCCI halted the Punjab Kings versus Delhi Capitals match, prioritizing player safety. A special train is being arranged to safely transport players, staff, and the broadcast crew. The BCCI will assess the situation to decide on the tournament's future, with player safety remaining the top priority.

A strategic affairs expert explains what could guide Pakistan’s response to India and why China’s decisions in the coming days will be an important factor in any potential escalation.

Elon Musk, SpaceX founder, warns of the sun's eventual destruction of Earth, advocating for Mars colonization as humanity's long-term survival strategy. He emphasizes the urgency of establishing a self-sustaining civilization on Mars, viewing it as "life insurance" for humanity. SpaceX is actively developing plans for Martian habitats and addressing the challenges of establishing a permanent colony.

Vatican City is abuzz as white smoke billows from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new Pope after two unsuccessful ballots. A cardinal will soon announce 'Habemus Papam!' from St. Peter’s Basilica, revealing the chosen cardinal's birth name and his selected papal name.

Due to rain at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) in Dharamsala, the match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) has been called off. Earlier, Shreyas Iyer of Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bat in the rain-delayed match against Delhi Capitals. DC made one change, replacing Vipraj Nigam with Madhav Tiwari, while PBKS remained unchanged.