一 | New Delhi, Oct 12 (UNI) India’s energy strategy is mindful of commitments to global commons and green transition and to ensure energy availability, affordability and security to all, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Wednesday.
Addressing a roundtable on “Opportunities in the India-US Strategic Partnership” at Houston, he said 25 per cent of global energy demand growth in the next two decades is going to emanate out of India.
He said India had taken many steps towards low carbon development, including through emerging fuels like hydrogen and bio-fuels.
He emphasised that despite the current challenging energy environment, India’s commitment to energy transitions and its climate mitigation goals, is not going to diminish.
The Minister said India was undertaking major reforms to rationalize and incentivise exploration and production by reducing the no-go areas by 99 per cent opening up approximately 1 million sq km, making good quality geological data available through the National Depository Registry.
In a series of tweets, Puri said the immense potential between the two countries in areas of biofuels, gas based economy, green hydrogen, petrochemicals and upstream sectors is evident and is being furthered by collaboration by the private sector companies.
“Due to reform measures by the Modi government, there is unprecedented interest in Indian E&P by global oil companies,” he said.
As a gesture of commitment of the Indian government to exploration and production sector, the special Coal-bed Methane (CBM) round and offshore bid rounds in the oil and gas capital of the world (Houston) offering over 2.3 sq lakh km, after opening up over 1 million sq km of No Go areas recently, was launched by the Minister, an official statement said.
Puri chaired the roundtable organized by US-India Strategic Partnership Forum. The roundtable brought together over 60 participants from 35 companies including senior leadership of energy majors. Indian Energy PSUs also attended the event.
The discussion was concluded with broad-based support from the participants to push forth with potential partnerships which will bring the best-in-class technologies in both traditional energies and new energies to India.
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二 | The makers of Retta Thala unveiled the trailer of the film at a launch event held in Chennai, setting the stage for a high energy action drama led by Arun Vijay. Directed by Kris Thirukumaran, the film positions itself as a commercial entertainer with a psychological edge, drawing attention for its dual perspective storytelling and scale driven action set pieces. Unlike a conventional action trailer, Retta Thala unfolds from the point of view of the second character portrayed by Arun Vijay. This narrative choice immediately signals that the film is not just about spectacle but also about perception, conflict, and consequence. The teaser had earlier introduced audiences to Malpe Upendra, a feared gangster navigating betrayal and survival. The newly released trailer expands this world, revealing how the second character becomes entangled in the chaos that follows. Two lives, one collision The trailer charts the growing tension between Arun Vijay’s two roles while placing Siddhi Idnani’s character at the heart of the turmoil. Their characters are shown caught in a dangerous spiral, struggling to break free from forces that appear larger than them. Action sequences punctuate the narrative, but the emotional stakes remain central, suggesting a film that aims to balance adrenaline with character driven drama. Kris Thirukumaran, who previously directed Maan Karate and Gethu, brings a sharper and darker tone this time around. Before stepping into direction, he worked closely with AR Murugadoss on films such as Ghajini, 7 aum Arivu, and Thuppaki, experience that reflects in the trailer’s pacing and staging. The influence of mainstream action cinema is visible, but the trailer hints at an attempt to push beyond formula by playing with identity and viewpoint. A familiar ensemble with a festive release Retta Thala features an ensemble cast that includes Tanya Ravichandra, Yogi Samy, John Vijay, Hareesh Peradi, and Balaji Murugadoss, each appearing briefly in the trailer but leaving an impression. The supporting characters seem positioned to add texture and conflict to the central narrative, especially within the gangster milieu the film explores.Produced by Bobby Balachandran under the BTG Universal banner, the film also benefits from the music of Sam CS, who has composed the soundtrack and written the lyrics. The background score in the trailer leans heavily into mood and tension, underlining both the action and the emotional beats. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arun Vijay (@arunvijayno1) Scheduled for a theatrical release on December 25, Retta Thala is shaping up to be a Christmas offering that banks on star power, stylised action, and an intriguing narrative hook. With Arun Vijay taking on the challenge of dual roles and Thirukumaran aiming to reinvent himself, the film has positioned itself as one to watch during the festive season. Also Read: This video of Suriya and Arun Vijay is going viral。
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