Pranab says he is appealing to all parties including Mamata to support his candidature; establishing a control room is not possible without state support, says Chidambaram; The Sensex cheers after clarity on tax-avoidance rules and upbeat global market sentiments; in Karnataka, eight ministers loyal to Yeddyurappa quit Sadananda Gowda's cabinet; and lots more on the 9 o'clock news.
