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As uncertainty continues over his final film 'Jana Nayagan', fans of Thalapathy Vijay have a reason to celebrate this Pongal. India Today correspondent Anagha Keshav reports that Vijay's 2016 blockbuster 'Theri' will be re-released on January 15 to mark its 10th anniversary. This move is seen as a consolation for fans, ensuring the actor has a festival release. Keshav notes, 'there was a lot of pressure to release at least one Vijay film because every year, there has been a Pongal release for Vijay'. The delay of 'Jana Nayagan' has led its makers to approach the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, the re-release of 'Theri', directed by Atlee, provides a festive treat for Vijay's massive fanbase in Tamil Nadu.

A shocking case of drunk driving has emerged from Bengaluru, where a car jumped a divider and crashed into a restaurant in the Indiranagar area. India Today's Nagarjun Dwarkanath reports that the incident, which occurred around 11:30 PM, was captured on CCTV. The footage shows the vehicle narrowly missing several pedestrians. According to Dwarkanath, 'In a whisper, the five pedestrians were just sitting there and chatting, standing there and chatting. Missed the car hitting them.' Fortunately, no casualties were reported as the car's airbags deployed, and the driver survived the crash. Police have issued a notice for the driver to appear. The incident highlights the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol in the heart of the city.

This special report from India Today's 'Postmortem' examines the frequent temporary releases of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who is convicted of rape and murder. The report details his 15th parole, bringing his total time outside prison to 405 days in eight years, a situation that makes a 'mockery of the Indian judicial system'.

India Today special report 'New Year Old Wounds' covers multiple geopolitical conflicts at the start of 2026. In Venezuela, following the capture of Nicolas Maduro by US forces, President Donald Trump stated, 'We're in charge'. The focus then shifts to rising tensions over Greenland, which President Trump says the US must have for strategic reasons.