Subway Appoints Former Burger King Executive Jonathan Fitzpatrick as New CEO to Steer Global Comeback

Roark Capital eyes leadership transformation amid intense sandwich chain rivalry Miami  — Subway, the world’s largest restaurant chain by number of locations, has named Jonathan Fitzpatrick, a former Burger King executive and current CEO of Driven Brands, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 28. The announcement comes as Subway looks to reenergize its global presence amid growing competition and shifting customer preferences. Fitzpatrick’s appointment marks the first major leadership move under the ownership of Roark Capital, the private equity giant that acquired Subway in 2024. Roark, known for…

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Trump Administration Declassifies 2.4 Lakh Pages on MLK Assassination; King Family Expresses Deep Concern

Files Expose Decades of FBI Surveillance and Disinformation Against Civil Rights Icon Martin Luther King Jr. Washington D.C. : In a controversial move, the Trump administration has made public over 240,000 pages of FBI files related to the surveillance, harassment, and assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., despite vocal opposition from his surviving family members and civil rights organizations. The records, kept under court seal since 1977, were released two years ahead of schedule with approval from the U.S. Department of Justice. The massive document trove reveals in stark…

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Uttar Pradesh’s Folk Paintings Deserve National Recognition: Artist Kumud Singh at Kohbar Art Workshop

Art Must Reflect Relevance and Commitment to Cultural Roots, Say Leading Educators and Curators Barabanki: Veteran folk artist Dr. Kumud Singh emphasized the urgent need to recognize and promote Uttar Pradesh’s traditional folk paintings like Kohbar, Chowk Poornna, Pidiya, and Godan Puja, calling them living expressions of India’s ancient cultural continuity. She was speaking at the inauguration of a five-day Kohbar painting workshop hosted by Floroscence Art Gallery in collaboration with Lucknow Public School, Barabanki. “These art forms are not just decorative—they embody a symbolic language rooted in ritual, community,…

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Smart Shiksha: A CSR initiative of SBI-SG Global Securities Services Pvt. Ltd And DEVI Sansthan

Launched Smart Classrooms Across 40 Government Schools in Uttar Pradesh Lucknow – In a significant stride towards transforming foundational education Smart Shiksha: A CSR initiative of SBI-SG Global Securities Services Pvt. LtdAnd DEVI Sansthan, SBI-SG Global Securities Services Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with DEVI Sansthan, inaugurated smart classrooms in 40 government schools across the districts of Ayodhya, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi. The launch ceremony recently took place at the World Unity Convention Centre, CMS LDA Campus, Lucknow. The event was graced by Mr. Mrigank Jain, Managing Director of SBI-SG Global…

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WWII Veteran Who Planned D-Day and Survived the Bulge Dies at 102

Lafayette, California – Jake “Papa Jake” Larson, a D-Day veteran, beloved storyteller, and social media sensation, passed away peacefully at his home on July 17, 2025, at the age of 102. Revered for both his service in World War II and his late-in-life rise to TikTok fame, Larson leaves behind a legacy of resilience, humor, and humility that touched millions. Nicknamed “The Luckiest Man in the World,” Larson’s life was one of improbable survival and heartfelt storytelling. He was one of the last living veterans to have landed on Omaha…

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“Fearless Felix” Felix Baumgartner Dies in Paragliding Tragedy in Italy

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“Fearless Felix” Felix Baumgartner Dies in Paragliding Tragedy in Italy Edge-of-Space Daredevil, 56, Loses Life in Adriatic Coast Crash Porto Sant’Elpidio, Italy — Legendary Austrian skydiver and thrill-seeker Felix Baumgartner, famously known as “Fearless Felix” for his 2012 record-breaking jump from the edge of space, died in a tragic paragliding accident on the Adriatic coast of Italy. He was 56. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon around 4 p.m. local time when Baumgartner reportedly lost control of his motorized paraglider above the coastal town of Porto Sant’Elpidio in Italy’s Marche province.…

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US Embassy in India Issues Stern Visa Warning After Shoplifting Incident in Illinois

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New  Delhi– The U.S. Embassy in India has issued a strong cautionary statement to Indian nationals and other foreign visitors, emphasizing that engaging in criminal activities in the United States, such as theft, assault, or breaking and entering, can lead to visa revocation and a permanent ban from future entry into the country. This significant warning follows a widely publicized incident involving an Indian tourist who was allegedly caught attempting to leave a Target store in Illinois without paying for items valued at approximately USD 1,300 (about Rs 1.1 lakh).…

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Iran Travel Advisory Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

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New Delhi – The Indian Embassy in Iran on Wednesday issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to refrain from non-essential travel to Iran and for those already there to consider returning via commercial means. This directive comes in response to a significant escalation of security concerns in the region over the past several weeks. “In view of the security-related developments over the past several weeks, Indian nationals are advised to carefully consider the evolving situation before undertaking non-essential travel to Iran,” the Indian Embassy stated on its official X…

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NATO Chief Mark Rutte Warns China, India, and Brazil of “Massive” Sanctions Over Russia Trade

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NATO Chief Mark Rutte Warns China, India, and Brazil of “Massive” Sanctions Over Russia Trade Moscow – In a significant warning delivered, Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO, cautioned nations including Brazil, China, and India that they could face severe secondary sanctions if they continue their trade relations with Russia. Rutte’s remarks came a day after former US President Donald Trump announced plans for increased weaponry for Ukraine and threatened “biting” secondary tariffs of 100 percent on importers of Russian commodities, should a peace agreement not be reached within…

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Tragic Blaze Claims Over 50 Lives in Iraq’s Al-Kut Hypermarket; Rescue Operations Ongoing

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Al-Kut, Iraq — A massive fire that broke out at the recently inaugurated Al-Kut Hypermarket in Iraq’s Wasit province has claimed the lives of at least 50 people, with emergency response teams continuing rescue operations late into the evening. The shopping center, located in the city of Al-Kut, had quickly gained popularity after its grand opening just days ago. According to international news agency AFP and local reports, the inferno engulfed the hypermarket on Wednesday night, sending huge columns of smoke into the sky and reducing large sections of the…

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