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Amazon Pay has launched ‘UPI Circle,’ a new feature that allows users to add family members or trusted contacts for instant, secure UPI payments with spending limits. The company also announced smartwatch-based payments using biometric authentication and device encryption.

HCLTech has been recognized by TIME magazine in two flagship rankings — World’s Best Companies 2025 and World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025. It emerged as the highest-ranked India-headquartered technology firm and one of the top 20 global professional services companies.

Amazon Fresh has expanded its services to more than 270 cities across India, increasing its reach by 4.5 times in two years. The platform now offers over 40,000 products and saw 40% YoY growth during the first two days of AGIF 2025.

The Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025 has recorded strong sales growth across Telangana, with Hyderabad leading demand for premium TVs, kitchen appliances, and silver coins. The platform’s “Diwali Special” deals are now live, offering massive discounts across multiple categories.

The EAGLE team arrested D Rataji Prajapati, kingpin of a major drug money laundering network linked to Nigerian cartels. The operation led to the seizure of Rs. 3 crore hawala funds and exposed a nationwide network spanning Mumbai, Delhi, and Goa

A retired government employee from Kothagudem, Kambhampati Srinivasa Rao, battling heart ailments, appealed to the Telangana government to clear his pending retirement benefits. Facing health and financial troubles, he said delays have left him in distress and uncertainty

India’s first Chhota Bheem-themed café will open in Hyderabad’s Hitec City by December 2025. A collaboration between Green Gold Animation and EBG Group, the ₹200 crore project aims to expand nationwide with 300 outlets combining dining, play, and storytelling.

BRS leader and former MP B Vinod Kumar accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of lacking sincerity on BC reservations and urged the Telangana government to seek Ninth Schedule protection for BC quotas, while calling for real constitutional action instead of political theatrics

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials in Karimnagar trapped a gram panchayat secretary from Madhuranagar while he was accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe from a beneficiary of the Indiramma housing scheme. The accused was taken into custody after the trap.

Devotees at Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada complained of sub-standard laddu prasadam, with some laddus found to have fungus and a stale smell. Authorities replaced trays, citing moisture due to rains, and assured corrective measures

Actress Lakshmi Manchu celebrated her 48th birthday with cakes, balloons, and heartfelt wishes from her brother Manoj Manchu. The actor, last seen in the thriller Daksha: A Deadly Conspiracy, shared joyful glimpses of her celebration on Instagram.

Actress Srinidhi Shetty says Telusu Kada offered her a refreshing break from action-heavy films like KGF and Hit 3. She praised director Neeraja Kona’s unique take on a romantic story featuring Sidhu Jonnalagadda and Raashi Khanna, releasing October 17.

Telangana Congress leaders are working to placate former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav after the Jubilee Hills Assembly ticket was given to Naveen Yadav. Reports suggest Anjan Kumar considered contesting independently, prompting senior leaders to intervene and seek a resolution.

Argentina’s Faustino Oro and India’s Pranesh M headline 12 Grandmasters and International Masters joining the GCL Contenders 2025 Knockout Challengers Round. Winners will compete for ambassador spots at GCL Season 3 in Mumbai from December 13 to 24.

On the fifth day of GHMC’s special sanitation drive, 979 colonies across 150 divisions in Hyderabad were cleaned, resulting in the removal of 1,524.5 metric tons of municipal waste and 515.5 metric tons of construction debris.

The GHMC’s city-wide road safety drive has filled 13,738 potholes, repaired 755 catch pits, and replaced 356 covers. Commissioner R.V. Karnan is monitoring the mission closely, urging officials to complete all road repairs within a week.

Gold prices rose on the MCX on Friday, supported by a weaker US dollar and firm global cues. Traders expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates soon, while gold remains near record highs after strong investor demand and geopolitical uncertainty.

Seven people were injured when a car lost control and hit a roadside tree near Maruthinagar, Korutla, on Thursday night. Three of the injured are in serious condition and were shifted to hospitals in Jagtial and Karimnagar.

Jayasri, a resident of Suraram, Jeedimetla, was rescued by local fishermen after she jumped into the River Krishna from Beechupally bridge on Friday. Her husband had filed a missing person complaint with the police after she left home.

A 22-year-old man, Swaroop, died while replacing an LPG cylinder at his Sangareddy home on Thursday night. The cylinder leaked, causing an explosion that threw him from the first floor. His mother and sister sustained minor injuries.

Gold prices rose on the MCX on Friday, supported by a weaker US dollar and firm global cues. Traders expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates soon, while gold remains near record highs after strong investor demand and geopolitical uncertainty.

Voters in the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election on November 11 can vote using any of 12 valid photo ID proofs, including Aadhaar, PAN, passport, and driving licence, the District Election Commissioner said, ensuring no eligible voter is left out.

Equity markets opened firm on Friday with the Sensex gaining nearly 300 points and Nifty above 25,250, led by buying in realty and utilities. TCS results and renewed FII inflows buoyed sentiment, while Asian markets traded mixed.

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off southern Philippines, killing at least one person, damaging buildings, and prompting tsunami alerts. Coastal areas evacuated as aftershocks followed. President Marcos Jr. initiated rescue efforts, while smaller quakes also hit Indonesia and Papua New Guinea