Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red on Thursday. While BSE Sensex was below 76,300, Nifty50 was near 23,100.
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A recruitment agency's failure to screen an illegal immigrant involved in an assault on actor Saif Ali Khan has highlighted issues with manpower companies. Despite a theft incident, the recruit was rehired. With high demand for unskilled labor, agencies should enforce strict verification processes. Illegal immigrants in Navi Mumbai continue to secure jobs and documentation easily.
The GATE 2025 results have been announced by IIT Roorkee on March 19, 2025. Candidates can check their results on the official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The exam, held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, tested candidates through MCQs, MSQs, and NAT questions. Scorecards include personal details, marks obtained, qualifying marks, and All India Rank.
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