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As of October 9, the website had received more than 2,70,000 signatures, most of them from Brazil. Portugal, Ireland and Paraguay were among the other countries represented.
Former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her dedication to promoting peace and international law. Meanwhile, Indian IT industry body Nasscom has noted that a significant number of H-1B visa holders struggle to transition to permanent residency due to the Permanent Labor Certification process.
This comes after the US suspended new applications for permanent residency for foreign workers from major companies such as Microsoft, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, and HCLTech, citing abuse in the process. Indian IT companies are also the largest recipients of H-1B visas, often criticized for preventing US citizens from job opportunities.
CSR spending by global capability centers in India has grown by 6.4% over the past decade, accounting for 9% of India's corporate philanthropy. In FY25, the spending reached Rs 3,661 crore, with a 20.4% CAGR, up from 15% growth in overall CSR spending. NABVENTURES, the venture capital arm of NABARD, has successfully closed its second fund, securing Rs 450 crore in initial commitments, with plans to accommodate additional investments under a green-shoe option.
Payments technology company Juspay reported a 30% year-on-year increase in revenue for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, reaching Rs 664 crore, up from Rs 514 crore in FY25.
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