NewsMeter Afternoon Bulletin

1. Total employment during 2011-12 and 2017-18 declined by 9 million - Says a study.

2. German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday said her country and India are linked by very close ties.

3. Pakistan has waived entry fee for two days, for Indian pilgrims travelling to Kartarpur to commemorate 550 birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

4. Govt officials across 20 countries targeted of WhatsApp hacking: report

5. Youtube’s Favourite 'Grandpa Reddy’ Is No more