Amit Shah Sounds 2026 Poll Bugle in Bengal, Vows to Expel Infiltrators; Mamata Hits Back on Terror

Reporting from Chennai's Rohini Theatre, India Today's Principal Correspondent Apoorva Jayachandran covers the indefinite delay of actor Vijay's highly anticipated film, 'Jananayakan'. Originally scheduled for release today, January 9, the movie faces certification hurdles and an ongoing hearing at the Madras High Court. Apoorva speaks to disheartened fans who gathered for the 'first day, first show', only to find empty screens. One fan remarks, 'Fight with the politician Vijay, not actor Vijay', alluding to political motives behind the stall. The report highlights the massive financial stakes, the production costs involved, and the somber mood among supporters of the actor-turned-politician as they await the court's final verdict.

In a major escalation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has personally filed a police complaint against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at Kolkata's Shakespeare Sarani station. This follows an ED raid at the residence of I-PAC chief Pratik Jain. India Today's Indrajit Kundu reports that two FIRs have been registered: one by the CM alleging theft and criminal trespass, and a second suo motu case by the police for obstruction of public servants. The development intensifies the political standoff ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

Visuals show a group of Members of Parliament staging a sit-in protest outside the Home Minister's office in Delhi. Security personnel are seen removing the lawmakers from the site amid slogans and resistance. During the incident, one protester collapsed on the ground, prompting a heated exchange between the group and the police officers regarding the treatment of the lawmaker. The protesting group was subsequently detained and removed from the high-security area.

On this news update, the focus is on the ongoing investigation into the Turkman Gate violence in Delhi. The Delhi Police have arrested a 12th suspect, identified as Imran, in connection with the stone-pelting incident near the Faiz-e-Ilahi mosque. A reporter highlights the significance of this development, noting that Imran is 'the first person so far, who was not from the local area'. The programme details how police used drone and CCTV footage to track down the accused involved in the violence on the intervening night of January 6th and 7th.