In a move that has stunned the Tamil film industry and millions of fans, the Madras High Court has issued an interim stay on the release of the movie Jana Nayagan. The film, which features superstar Vijay in a high-octane political role, was slated for a massive worldwide release this week.

• The Conflict: The court’s decision follows a petition alleging that certain dialogues and scenes in the film’s second half are “provocative” and could lead to public disorder.
• The Legal Stand: The producer of the film has been granted liberty to approach a single judge for an early disposal of the case, seeking to overturn the stay before the scheduled premiere date.
• Fan Reaction: “Thalapathy” fans have already begun peaceful protests outside several theaters in Chennai, while the hashtag #ReleaseJanaNayagan is currently the top trending topic on social media in India.

🗞️ Other Major Headlines Today

While the film industry deals with this legal battle, here is what else is making the “next page” today:

• 🏫 Education: Protests Outside UGC Office A major student protest is underway outside the University Grants Commission (UGC) headquarters in New Delhi. Students are demanding the withdrawal of new regulations they claim will “create chaos on campuses” and impact the equity of higher education admissions.
• ✈️ Aviation: Adani-Embraer Mega Partnership Adani Defence has officially entered a landmark partnership with the Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer. The deal focuses on manufacturing regional transport aircraft in India, a massive boost for the “Make in India” initiative in the aviation sector.
• 🧬 Science: The “Heat Tax” Discovery A fascinating study published in Nature today reveals that life literally pays a “heat tax” to the universe. Researchers have discovered that living cells must dissipate a specific amount of heat to run the precise chemical reactions necessary for survival—a finding that could redefine our understanding of thermodynamics in biology.
• 🎾 Sports: Australian Open Quarterfinals At Melbourne Park, the quarterfinal matches are reaching their peak. Emma Raducanu is set to face a tough challenge today as she continues her resurgence, while in the men’s draw, the battle for the top spot remains wide open following several early-round upsets.