The Devyani-Sapphire merger creates India's largest Yum! franchisee, promising ₹210-225 crore synergies. However, declining same-store sales at KFC & Pizza Hut highlight a deeper demand slowdown. Read the full analysis.
Pimpri Chinchwad election officer removes returning officer after NCP candidate's forms vanish, leading to Bombay High Court intervention. Details on the inquiry and reinstatement inside.
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Greece removes over 300,000 inactive students, slashing its university population by half. The move ends a decades-old policy of lifelong enrollment. Read more about this major education reform.
Madhya Pradesh government sacks IMC chairman, suspends officials after contaminated water kills 10 in Indore. Over 200 hospitalised. New directives issued for water safety.
Madhya Pradesh govt takes action after contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura leads to 10 deaths and hundreds ill. Municipal commissioner removed, officials suspended. Full details inside.
A diarrhoea outbreak in Indore's Bhagirathpura claims 10 lives, exposing serious lapses in the BJP-led civic body. Officials and elected representatives clash over accountability as the state government takes action. Read the full report.
An Air India pilot was removed from duty at Vancouver airport after failing a pre-flight alcohol test. Canadian authorities have asked the airline to investigate the incident.
Devyani International and Sapphire Foods merge in a $933 million share-swap deal, consolidating KFC and Pizza Hut operations in India. The merger aims to unlock significant synergies and create a dominant QSR platform.
Devyani International and Sapphire Foods merge to create India's largest Yum! Brands operator. The deal aims for ₹210-225 crore annual synergies amid a QSR slowdown. Full analysis inside.
Devyani International, operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in India, jumps 8.3% after merging with Sapphire Foods in a $934 million deal. The combined entity, with over 3,000 outlets, aims to rival Jubilant Foodworks. Analysts see strategic benefits and cost sa
Shares of Devyani International surged 8% while Sapphire Foods India tanked 6% amid reports of a potential merger. Discover the details and market reaction to this major QSR consolidation move.
Sapphire Foods and Devyani International, operators of KFC and Pizza Hut in India, announce a $934 million merger to tackle rising costs and competition. The new entity aims for annual synergies of ₹2.1-2.25 billion.
The beloved sitcom Friends has been removed from Netflix India. Discover why the deal ended, which platform might get it next, and what other major titles are leaving in January 2026.
A Lucknow SHO was removed and an FIR registered against a former MP's gunner after a dispute over a wall blocking a public passage in Swastika City. Read the full details of the police action and high-level inquiry.
A Catholic priest from Kerala, serving in Toronto, has been arrested on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference. The Archdiocese has removed him from ministry. Read the full details.
An Indian man working at a UK KFC franchise won a landmark race discrimination case after being called 'S*** Indian' by his manager. He was awarded over £30,000. Read the full story.
Global & Indian food chains like McDonald's, KFC, Haldiram's are set to open outlets at Indian railway stations. First outlets expected in 2026. Read more.
A photo of Donald Trump vanished from the released Epstein Files, causing an uproar. The DOJ denies a cover-up, but lawmakers demand answers. Get the full story.
The US Department of Justice explains why photos vanished from its Epstein files release, dismissing claims of protecting former President Donald Trump. Get the full story.
Sony and Tencent settle legal dispute over 'Light of Motiram,' forcing the game's removal from Steam and Epic Games Store. Read the full story behind this major gaming clash.
A set of 16 photographs, including images with Donald Trump, has been removed from the Jeffrey Epstein case documents on a US government website, raising transparency concerns. Read the full report.
Air India Express removes a pilot from duty following a passenger's assault allegation at Delhi Airport. The airline has initiated a detailed investigation into the incident.
Albert Einstein wished for a simple cremation, but his brain and eyes were removed without consent. Discover the shocking story of the stolen organs and their secretive fate.
Former Australia opener Joe Burns has been stripped of Italy's captaincy and excluded from their 2026 T20 World Cup strategy. Get the full details on this major shake-up in Italian cricket.
Mau women police station in-charge Manju Singh removed after video of her questioning siblings in a park under Mission Shakti goes viral. A departmental probe has been ordered.
Puducherry's electoral rolls see major cleanup: 1.03 lakh voters removed after intensive revision. Find out why and how to check your status before Jan 15 deadline.
Trinamool Congress criticizes the Union government's proposed bill to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G, terming it an attempt to erase Mahatma Gandhi's legacy. TMC leaders vow protests.
The wildfire in Dzukou valley near Khonoma has been contained. IAF helicopters & SDRF joined forces with local youth. Valley remains closed as precaution. Read the full story.
The National Park Service faces backlash for removing MLK Day and Juneteenth from 2026 free-entry days, adding Flag Day which coincides with Donald Trump's birthday. Details on the new 'America-first' fees inside.