Kentucky Fried Chicken without the chicken? That might happen in the Indian city of Ayodhya, home to the Ram Mandir. 
 
Since the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in&nbsp;Ayodhya on January 22, the north Indian city has been undergoing a transformation into a tourism hotspot. Discussions are underway regarding the possibility of various food chains opening outlets in the holy city, all of which will exclusively serve vegetarian food to adhere to local customs and regulations.

One notable contender is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), recognised globally for its chicken-based menu. While KFC already has a regular outlet along the Ayodhya-Lucknow highway, non-vegetarian food items are prohibited within the sacred city. However, Ayodhya authorities are open to welcoming KFC if they are willing to adjust their menu to include only vegetarian offerings.

"We are ready to provide even KFC a space if it decides to sell only vegetarian items," stated Vishal Singh, a government official in Ayodhya, as reported by Indian website Moneycontrol.

Singh emphasised the city's receptiveness to big food chain outlets, with the sole stipulation being the exclusion of non-vegetarian fare within the 'panch Kosi' area.

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<h2>Continued trend of vegetarian fast food</h2>

Should KFC choose to adopt an all-vegetarian menu, it would not be the first instance of a fast-food chain making such a shift in India.

In 2013, Subway opened an all-vegetarian outlet in Ahmedabad, even offering Jain options, according to The Times of India.

This move followed the introduction of the first all-vegetarian outlet by a US fast-food company at a private university in Punjab.

Pizza chains like Pizza Hut and Domino's Pizza have also embraced the vegetarian trend in certain regions. Pizza Hut's all-vegetarian outlet in Ahmedabad, which also caters to Jain dietary preferences, marked the company's inaugural venture into vegetarian dining worldwide.

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Even McDonald's has tailored its menu to suit Indian tastes, offering exclusively vegetarian items like McCurry, McVeggie, and Paneer Wrap, as reported by HuffPost.

These options are unique to McDonald's restaurants in India and are not available in its US establishments.

(With inputs agencies)

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Kentucky Fried Chicken without the chicken? That might happen in the Indian city of Ayodhya, home to the Ram Mandir. Since the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, the north Indian city has been undergoing a transformation into a tourism hotspot.

Kentucky Fried Chicken without the chicken? That might happen in the Indian city of Ayodhya, home to the Ram Mandir. Since the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, the north Indian city has been undergoing a transformation into a tourism hotspot. Discussions are underway regarding the possibility of various food chains opening outlets in the holy city, all of which will exclusively serve vegetarian food to adhere to local customs and regulations. One notable contender is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), recognised globally for its chicken-based menu. While KFC already has a regular outlet along the Ayodhya-Lucknow highway, non-vegetarian food items are prohibited within the sacred city. However, Ayodhya authorities are open to welcoming KFC if they are willing to adjust their menu to include only vegetarian offerings. "We are ready to provide even KFC a space if it decides to sell only vegetarian items," stated Vishal Singh, a government official in Ayodhya, as reported by Indian website Moneycontrol. Singh emphasised the city's receptiveness to big food chain outlets, with the sole stipulation being the exclusion of non-vegetarian fare within the 'panch Kosi' area. Also read | Exclusive: Meet the architect who infused Ayodhya’s essence into its airport design Continued trend of vegetarian fast food Should KFC choose to adopt an all-vegetarian menu, it would not be the first instance of a fast-food chain making such a shift in India. In 2013, Subway opened an all-vegetarian outlet in Ahmedabad, even offering Jain options, according to The Times of India. This move followed the introduction of the first all-vegetarian outlet by a US fast-food company at a private university in Punjab. Pizza chains like Pizza Hut and Domino's Pizza have also embraced the vegetarian trend in certain regions. Pizza Hut's all-vegetarian outlet in Ahmedabad, which also caters to Jain dietary preferences, marked the company's inaugural venture into vegetarian dining worldwide. Also watch | Ayodhya sets Guinness record by lighting over 2.4 million diyas Even McDonald's has tailored its menu to suit Indian tastes, offering exclusively vegetarian items like McCurry, McVeggie, and Paneer Wrap, as reported by HuffPost. These options are unique to McDonald's restaurants in India and are not available in its US establishments. (With inputs agencies)

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A video capturing an intense altercation between McDonald's staff and an unruly customer at a store in Sydney, Australia, has become an online sensation. The footage, posted on Instagram, shows&nbsp;a drink being thrown at the customer, who retaliates by throwing food back at the employees. The incident, which took place at the Wynyard store, has ignited a debate about appropriate behaviour in fast-food establishments.

<h2>The viral video sparks controversy </h2>

The video, shared by Brown Cardigan on Instagram, quickly gained traction, amassing over 1.1 million views and 38,000 likes within a day. Viewers had mixed reactions to the incident, with some expressing concern about the staff's actions, citing safety concerns regarding the hot drink being thrown.

Others, however, argued that the customer had provoked the response by spitting on a McDonald's worker. This difference in opinion has fuelled a lively online discussion about the incident and appropriate behaviour in customer service situations, reported NDTV.

<h2>McDonald's responds and provides context </h2>

McDonald's Australia released a statement in response to the incident, acknowledging that the staff's retaliatory actions were not in line with company policies. However, it highlighted that the video fails to capture the customer's disruptive behaviour preceding the altercation.

According to McDonald's, the customer entered the restaurant and caused a disturbance&nbsp;in the kitchen, besides issuing threats to the staff. The company committed to addressing the matter with the franchise involved, emphasising their dedication to a safe and respectful environment for their employees.

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<h2>Debate over appropriate conduct </h2>

The incident at the Sydney McDonald's has sparked discussions about appropriate conduct in fast-food establishments and the treatment of customer service workers. While some argued that the staff should have exercised restraint, others sympathised with the employees, asserting that they had the right to defend themselves when faced with aggression. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by frontline service workers and raises broader questions about customer behaviour and the need for mutual respect in such settings.

The viral video capturing the confrontation at McDonald's in Sydney has become a catalyst for conversations about proper conduct, both from customers and employees. As the incident continues to garner attention, it underscores the importance of respectful interactions and the challenges faced by service industry workers, prompting a broader examination of appropriate behaviour in customer service scenarios.

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A video capturing an intense altercation between McDonald's staff and an unruly customer at a store in Sydney, Australia, has become an online sensation. The footage, posted on Instagram, shows a drink being thrown at the customer, who retaliates by throwing food back at the employees.

A video capturing an intense altercation between McDonald's staff and an unruly customer at a store in Sydney, Australia, has become an online sensation. The footage, posted on Instagram, shows a drink being thrown at the customer, who retaliates by throwing food back at the employees. The incident, which took place at the Wynyard store, has ignited a debate about appropriate behaviour in fast-food establishments. The viral video sparks controversy The video, shared by Brown Cardigan on Instagram, quickly gained traction, amassing over 1.1 million views and 38,000 likes within a day. Viewers had mixed reactions to the incident, with some expressing concern about the staff's actions, citing safety concerns regarding the hot drink being thrown. Others, however, argued that the customer had provoked the response by spitting on a McDonald's worker. This difference in opinion has fuelled a lively online discussion about the incident and appropriate behaviour in customer service situations, reported NDTV. McDonald's responds and provides context McDonald's Australia released a statement in response to the incident, acknowledging that the staff's retaliatory actions were not in line with company policies. However, it highlighted that the video fails to capture the customer's disruptive behaviour preceding the altercation. According to McDonald's, the customer entered the restaurant and caused a disturbance in the kitchen, besides issuing threats to the staff. The company committed to addressing the matter with the franchise involved, emphasising their dedication to a safe and respectful environment for their employees. Also read | US: Restaurant hires fake priest to extract confessions of workers’ ‘sins’, ordered to pay $14k in fines Debate over appropriate conduct The incident at the Sydney McDonald's has sparked discussions about appropriate conduct in fast-food establishments and the treatment of customer service workers. While some argued that the staff should have exercised restraint, others sympathised with the employees, asserting that they had the right to defend themselves when faced with aggression. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by frontline service workers and raises broader questions about customer behaviour and the need for mutual respect in such settings. The viral video capturing the confrontation at McDonald's in Sydney has become a catalyst for conversations about proper conduct, both from customers and employees. As the incident continues to garner attention, it underscores the importance of respectful interactions and the challenges faced by service industry workers, prompting a broader examination of appropriate behaviour in customer service scenarios. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Viral video shows altercation between a customer and staff at a Sydney McDonald's

In several shootings across the US,&nbsp;multiple people were killed and dozens injured. Gun violence was reported in Portland (Oregon), Houston&nbsp;(Philadelphia), Sacramento&nbsp;(California)&nbsp;and Washington, DC.

In Washington, DC, a six-year-old girl died in an attack late on Friday. In the incident, three men and two women were also injured, cops said.

Portland (Oregon) seems to have witnessed an unprecedented surge in&nbsp;gun violence and associated homicides&nbsp;in the past six months.&nbsp;On Saturday,&nbsp;the city saw around four shootings where two people were killed and seven injured, some critically.&nbsp;

Calling the rash of&nbsp;shootings,&nbsp;a 'pandemic',&nbsp;Mayor Ted Wheeler&nbsp;said he would push hard for more officers and resources for the Portland Police Bureau. The department&nbsp;lost 125 sworn officers&nbsp;last&nbsp;year and&nbsp;also&nbsp;faces news rounds of retiring officers in coming months.&nbsp;

In the Old Sacramento tourist district in Sacramento, California,&nbsp;two men were killed and four others were hospitalised with injuries in Friday night's violence, officials said.

In Philadelphia, a 27-year-old man was killed in&nbsp;gunfire in the city's East Falls neighbourhood&nbsp;around 2 am on&nbsp;Saturday, according to NBC Philadelphia.

It was one of several incidents reported in the city from Friday night to Saturday morning, the news station reported. In an&nbsp;altercation between two men in the city’s Queen Village neighbourhood, one person died.

In Maryland,&nbsp;cops fatally shot a 21-year-old outside a McDonald's restaurant after an 'armed standoff’,&nbsp;a news release from&nbsp;the Montgomery County Police Department said.&nbsp;

Incident occurred on&nbsp;Friday night when police officers responded to a call about a customer who ordered food but was not moving through the drive-thru lane at the McDonald's in Gaithersburg.&nbsp;

After spotting&nbsp;handgun in man’s car,&nbsp;additional officers were called to secure the area and McDonald's staff was evacuated.&nbsp;

An 'armed standoff' ensued, where cops tried&nbsp;to negotiate&nbsp;with the driver for 30 minutes.&nbsp;"Circumstances that are still under investigation led to officers firing their weapons and the driver was&nbsp;shot,"&nbsp;the news release said.&nbsp;

Although&nbsp;officers&nbsp;tried to provide&nbsp;aid to the driver&nbsp;before being&nbsp;taken to a hospital, he was pronounced dead&nbsp;later, police said.

(With inputs from agencies)

In several shootings across the US, multiple people were killed and dozens injured. Gun violence was reported in Portland (Oregon), Houston (Philadelphia), Sacramento (California) and Washington, DC.

In several shootings across the US, multiple people were killed and dozens injured. Gun violence was reported in Portland (Oregon), Houston (Philadelphia), Sacramento (California) and Washington, DC. In Washington, DC, a six-year-old girl died in an attack late on Friday. In the incident, three men and two women were also injured, cops said. Portland (Oregon) seems to have witnessed an unprecedented surge in gun violence and associated homicides in the past six months. On Saturday, the city saw around four shootings where two people were killed and seven injured, some critically. Calling the rash of shootings, a 'pandemic', Mayor Ted Wheeler said he would push hard for more officers and resources for the Portland Police Bureau. The department lost 125 sworn officers last year and also faces news rounds of retiring officers in coming months. In the Old Sacramento tourist district in Sacramento, California, two men were killed and four others were hospitalised with injuries in Friday night's violence, officials said. In Philadelphia, a 27-year-old man was killed in gunfire in the city's East Falls neighbourhood around 2 am on Saturday, according to NBC Philadelphia. It was one of several incidents reported in the city from Friday night to Saturday morning, the news station reported. In an altercation between two men in the city’s Queen Village neighbourhood, one person died. In Maryland, cops fatally shot a 21-year-old outside a McDonald's restaurant after an 'armed standoff’, a news release from the Montgomery County Police Department said. Incident occurred on Friday night when police officers responded to a call about a customer who ordered food but was not moving through the drive-thru lane at the McDonald's in Gaithersburg. After spotting handgun in man’s car, additional officers were called to secure the area and McDonald's staff was evacuated. An 'armed standoff' ensued, where cops tried to negotiate with the driver for 30 minutes. "Circumstances that are still under investigation led to officers firing their weapons and the driver was shot," the news release said. Although officers tried to provide aid to the driver before being taken to a hospital, he was pronounced dead later, police said. (With inputs from agencies)

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