Rajinikanth’s next with Karthik Subbaraj titled ‘Petta’
The much-awaited first look and title of superstar Rajinikanth’s forthcoming film with Karthik Subbaraj is here. Titled ‘Petta’, the film appears to bring back Rajinikanth from the ‘80s. Going by the motion poster, it’s safe to say that ‘Thalaivar’ is back with a bang!
Being made on a massive scale, the project is funded by Sun Pictures and has an ensemble cast that includes Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Trisha Krishnan, Simran, Vijay Sethupathi, Bobby Simha, Munishkanth, Sanath Reddy and Megha Akash. Reportedly, Vijay Sethupathi will be seen as the prime antagonist in the film. Needless to say, ‘Petta’ has huge expectations among fans as it marks Rajinikanth’s first film with Karthik Subbaraj.
Slated to release next year, ‘Petta’ has music by Anirudh Ravichander, who is working with Rajinikanth and Subbaraj for the first time. According to reports, the makers have completed some important portions in Dehradun and Chennai. The team is likely to wrap up the shoot by the end of this year. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth is currently in Lucknow shooting for ‘Petta’. The actor is expected to return to Chennai sometime later this month.
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Govt warns wholesalers, traders against hoarding of essential food items
New Delhi, May 9 (PTI): The government on Friday said the country has ample food stocks to meet domestic demand but warned traders and wholesalers against hoarding of essential food items creating artificial shortage.
The warning came as the conflict between India and Pakistan widened with Pakistan resorting to unprovoked shelling and drone attacks in border towns.
In a social media post, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi also urged citizens not to panic or rush to the markets to purchase foodgrains.
"Don’t believe in propaganda messages regarding food stocks in the country. We have ample food stocks, far exceeding required norms. DONT PAY HEED TO SUCH MESSAGES".
"Traders, wholesalers, retailers or business entities which engage in trading of Essential Commodities are directed to cooperate with Law Enforcement agencies. Any person indulging in hoarding or stockpiling, shall be prosecuted under relevant sections of the Essential Commodities Act," Joshi said.
Later in an official statement, Joshi asserted there is no shortage of essential commodities in the country.
"I want to assure everyone that we currently have stocks many times higher than the normal requirement-whether it is rice, wheat, or pulses such as chana, tur, masoor, or moong. There is absolutely no shortage, and citizens are advised not to panic or rush to the markets to purchase food grains,” he said.
Meanwhile, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday reviewed the food stock situation in the country as well as preparedness for ensuing kharif sowing season which starts with the onset of monsoon rains.
The agriculture minister directed officials to be prepared to assist farmers in bordering states with sowing operations to ensure that they do not face difficulties due to the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan.
Chouhan said he would speak with chief ministers of bordering states/UT like Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab regarding requirements in case villages need evacuation.
Elaborating on the food supply situation, the food ministry said the current rice stock stands at 356.42 lakh tonne against a buffer norm of 135 lakh tonne. Similarly, wheat stock is 383.32 lakh tonne against a buffer norm of 276 lakh tonne.
"Thus, demonstrating a strong surplus over the required buffer norms, ensuring nationwide food security," the statement said.
In addition, India currently holds about 17 lakh tonne of edible oil stocks.
"Domestically, the availability of mustard oil is ample during the ongoing peak production season, further supplementing edible oil supply," it said.
The ongoing sugar season started with a carry-over stock of 79 lakh tonne. Production is estimated at 262 lakh tonne, after accounting for the diversion of 34 lakh tonne for ethanol production.
Sugar marketing year runs from October to September.
As of now, around 257 lakh tonne of sugar has already been produced.
Considering the domestic consumption of 280 lakh tonne and exports of 10 lakh tonne in 2024-25 marketing year, the closing stock is expected to be around 50 lakh tonne which is more than the consumption of two months.
The production outlook for the 2025-26 sugar season is also promising due to favourable climatic conditions, the ministry said.
