According to a recent study by Pulse Consultant, of those currently struggling to make ends meet, 60 per cent have had to cut back on essential expenses, including groceries, while 40 per cent have resorted to borrowing money from their acquaintances.
The survey of Pakistan, a country with roughly 240 million population, also highlighted that more than half, 56 per cent, of those who are just managing to cover their expenses, are unable to save any money after meeting their basic needs.
"Encounter has started at Ahlan Gagarmandu area of District Anantnag. Police and Security forces are on the job," read a post on the official X handle of Kashmir Zone Police.
Hundreds of unemployed physical education teachers held protests despite heavy rains in Shimla on Saturday under the Himachal Pradesh Physical Education Trained Teachers Association demanding the fulfilment of over 870 posts.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over the appointment letter to the wife of the bus driver killed in the Reasi Terror attack.
The government's efforts, spearheaded by the Startup India initiative launched in 2016, have been instrumental in fostering innovation and creating a robust startup ecosystem across the country. The initiative has led to the creation of more than 15.53 lakh direct jobs as of June 30.
The recent departure of Mott as England's white-ball coach has left a vacancy in one of the most highly-sought roles in world cricket and a host of former players and leading coaches - including Ponting - have already had their name linked to the job by cricket media.
As the festive season is coming, the e-commerce companies are planning to hire additional personnel, including 10 lakh gig workers and 2.5 lakh contractual staff, highlights a report by TeamLease Services.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal stated that the leather industry of the country has the potential to raise employment in the sector from current 40 lakh to 1 crore.
The Haryana government led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has made a historic decision to ensure job security for contractual employees that will benefit approximately 1.20 lakh contractual employees across the state.