Madras High Court questions CBFC’s delay in certifying Vijay’s ‘Jannanayagan’ ahead of January 10 release
In this special report, Anagha Keshav details the Censor Board’s investigation by the Madras High Court in relation to the film Jananayagan. The court questioned the CBFC over its ‘inordinate delay in issuing the censor certificate for the film Jananayagan’, which is scheduled to release on January 10. The project, starring Vijay in what is expected to be his final film, has been put on hold despite being screened before the committee on December 19. The CBFC argued that ‘the film Jananayagam contains images of the symbols of the Indian Defense Forces’ and required an expert opinion for clearance. KVN production house had sought a UA-16+ certificate for the film, but the matter was again referred to a review committee. The judge questioned the procedural delays and the need for a second committee review just days before the scheduled theatrical debut. The program explores the legal arguments presented before the Madras High Court as the production house awaits final certification.
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Turkman Gate violence during MCD demolition. Policeman injured, 5 arrested. Ground Report Turkman Gate
On this special report, India Today reporter Arvind Ojha provides ground updates on the violence that broke out at Delhi’s Turkman Gate during the MCD demolition drive. The operation aimed at removing illegal encroachments following a High Court order turned violent when a mob of around 2,000 people started pelting stones. Injured constable Vikram, who suffered head injuries, recalled the painful experience, saying, ‘Ek hen sloa sunta tha maine toh ki tumhara khoon aisa colda ho gaya yeh sop gaya hai’. Head constable Jal Singh also told how despite efforts to maintain peace, masked persons in the crowd targeted the police party. Delhi Police has confirmed that five people have been arrested in connection with the incident, while the search for other miscreants is on. The situation remains under control due to deployment of paramilitary forces in the area to maintain law and order.
Turkman Gate demolition campaign turns violent
A demolition drive near Delhi’s Turkman Gate turned violent on January 7 after clashes between protesters and police.
Sensex slips 200 points due to FII exit. Budget 2026, RBI notice, Cipla hit, gold stock rally
Impacted by negative global headwinds and FII outflows, Sensex in Indian markets fell by 200 points to near 84,500. Analyzing the day’s action, market expert Avinash Gorakshkar points to the upcoming Budget 2026 and its potential capital market reforms, such as long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax relief, as key factors in market sentiment. In regulatory news, Delhi High Court has issued notice to RBI regarding enforcement of Digital Lending Guidelines 2025 and privacy concerns on lending apps. The corporate update includes a blow to Cipla, as the USFDA has flagged compliance issues at a partner’s facility, which is churning out oncology drug lanreotide. On the contrary, jewelery stocks like Titan and Senko Gold gained amid rising gold prices and strong festive demand. The report also provides a sectoral outlook, with IT emerging as a top beneficiary, and a look at the technology of CES 2026, as well as highlights stock picks including Lupine and Apollo Hospitals.
Madras High Court bans book targeting Justice Swaminathan over Thiruparankundram verdict
The Madras High Court has taken a serious view of the personal attacks against Justice GR Swaminathan. The court, following the verdict in the Thiruparankundram Karthigai Deepam case, banned the release of a book in which the judge was portrayed as an ‘RSS supporter’.
