Madurai: Actor, Director Kamal Hassan, who has entered into politics, announced the name of his new political party.

Kamal Hassan announced his party's name as 'Makkal Neethi Meyam' at a massive function in Tamil Nadu's political capital Madurai in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

The programme was inaugurated by party's flag hoisting. Kamal kick-started his political tour from Rameshwaram. During the yatra, Kamal visited the residence of former President APJ Abdul Kalam.

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Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.

Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.

Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.