This report examines the growing political controversy in Tamil Nadu over actor-turned-politician Vijay’s last film ‘Jananayagam’. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for supporting the film amid the delay in certification. One speaker said that ‘Rahul Gandhi has no moral right to speak on this issue’ because his party imposed emergency, which suppressed freedom of expression. The BJP suggested Gandhi to watch the film ‘Parasakthi’ to understand the historical allegations against the Congress in relation to Tamil interests. Rahul Gandhi, who is currently in the Nilgiris for the golden jubilee and Pongal celebrations of a school, has accused the Center of deliberately stalling the release of the film to suppress Tamil culture. The controversy highlights the changing political dynamics ahead of the 2026 elections, with the BJP and Congress clashing over Vijay’s cinematic and political debut.

In this special report, the focus is on the strategic posture of the Indian Army as outlined by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. Addressing the media, General Dwivedi said that ‘Operation Sindoor will continue, any misadventure in future will be responded to strongly.’ He detailed the precision of the operation, which involved a 22-minute launch on May 7 and 88 hours of orchestration that destroyed terrorist infrastructure and challenged nuclear rhetoric. The Army Chief highlighted the raising of Bhairav ​​Battalion, an elite light commando unit designed for high speed precision operations to bridge the gap between conventional infantry and special forces. Further, he expressed serious concern regarding cross-border drone infiltration, saying that such aerial provocation is completely unacceptable. The program explores how the Indian Army is redefining modern battlefield threats through electronic warfare tools and rapid strike capabilities while maintaining a strong hold on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

In this special report, the focus is on an important legislative proposal by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Addressing a gathering in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister announced that the state government is planning to bring a new law in the upcoming budget session targeting government employees who neglect their elderly parents. Revanth Reddy said, ‘If elderly parents are found financially incapable or disrespected by their children, 10 per cent can be deducted from their salary and it will be deposited directly to the parents.’ The Chief Minister highlighted that some employees preferred their in-laws over their parents who bore the expenses of their education and upbringing. This proposed law aims to ensure financial security for senior citizens by making the deduction mandatory when a complaint of indifference is received. The initiative was discussed during a program to distribute equipment to persons with disabilities, where Reddy stressed on the humanitarian approach to governance.

India Today Legal Editor Nalini Sharma reports on a significant legal setback for former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP leader Sanjay Singh. The Gujarat High Court has rejected his plea seeking separate trial in the criminal defamation case filed by Gujarat University. The matter is related to the comments made by leaders regarding the degree of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Nalini Sharma says that the court ruled that ‘both of them will have to face trial together in the ongoing proceedings.’ This follows previous unsuccessful attempts by politicians to stop or halt the trial. While the detailed order is awaited to understand the specific reasoning of the court, the dismissal is another hurdle for the duo. The report highlights that it remains to be seen whether the leaders will approach the Supreme Court to challenge this latest order of the Gujarat High Court.