Vijay secures majority mark as Left parties, VCK back TVK
In a major political development in Tamil Nadu, the CPI, CPM, and VCK have agreed to support the TVK chief, enabling the party to reach the crucial halfway majority mark of 118 MLAs.
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On this Market Closing Show, India Today anchor Sakshi Batra reports on the sharp sell-off in Indian equity markets, with the Sensex plunging 700 points to near the 84,300 mark. Market expert Sharmila Joshi joins to analyse the 'geopolitics that's weighing in' and advises investors to 'stagger your buying' in fundamentally strong stocks. The programme also highlights a major boost for the 'Make in India' initiative as the Adani Group ties up with Brazil's Embraer to manufacture commercial aircraft. Additionally, Sakshi Batra discusses reports that India plans to scrap curbs on Chinese firms bidding for government contracts and features De Beers CEO Al Cook on the impact of US tariffs.
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