Actor Vijay unveils Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Party flag in Chennai
Chennai: Top Tamil actor Vijay, leader of the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam party, unveiled his political party’s flag on Thursday. The event took place at the party office in Chennai, where Vijay, along with party workers and leaders, took a pledge to uphold the principles of equality and strive for equal rights for all.
In his pledge, Vijay emphasized the importance of eliminating differences based on caste, religion, gender, and place of birth. He affirmed his commitment to creating awareness among the people and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. "We will always appreciate the fighters who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of our country and the countless soldiers who fought tirelessly for the rights of our people from Tamil soil," Vijay stated.
The actor had previously announced the launch of Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam in February this year and confirmed his intention to contest the 2026 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu. Notably, his party chose not to align with any political bloc in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, where the DMK-led alliance secured a sweeping victory in the state.
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov meets PM Modi; exchanges views on Ukraine, West Asia
New Delhi (PTI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and they exchanged views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the situation in Ukraine and West Asia.
During the meeting, the prime minister reiterated India's consistent stand in favour of dialogue and diplomacy as the best way forward.
In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office said Lavrov briefed Modi on the progress achieved in bilateral cooperation since his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in December 2025 at the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.
"Foreign Minister Lavrov and the Prime Minister exchanged views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the situation in Ukraine and West Asia," the statement said.
Modi requested Lavrov to convey his warm greetings to Putin, it said.
Lavrov is here to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting.
