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Lokayukta raids Joint Director RC Kuril's residence

Bhopal, May 20 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta on Tuesday raided the residence of Bhopal Joint Director of Industries RC Kuril and unearthed illicit assets in Bhopal city of Madhya Pradesh. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, anti-corruption team (Lokayukta), Vinod Sharma talked about all that has been unearthed. Sharma also stated that Kuril owns seven houses three of which are in Jabalpur and four are in Bhopal. Kuril's bank lockers will also be looked into by the team. A complaint had been registered against Kuril for having disproportionate assets following which his house was raided. May 20, 2014
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Thailand Wakes up to Martial Law, 'Not a Coup' Says Army

Thailand's army declared martial law nationwide on Tuesday to restore order after six months of street protests that have left the country without a proper functioning government, but denied that it was staging a military coup. May 20, 2014
Asian Shares Bounce from 4-week low

Asian Shares Soft, China Slowdown Fears Resurface

Chinese shares led Asia markets down on Monday, as concerns about slower growth in the world's second-biggest economy checked risk appetite and took a large slice off Australian equities. May 19, 2014
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Gold Slips on Economic Optimism; Platinum Adds to Gains

Gold extended losses to a third straight session on Monday as U.S. data pointed to strong economic growth, while platinum group metals continued to add to gains on supply worries from South African labour strikes. May 19, 2014
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Modi Grapples with First Challenge - Filling his Cabinet

India's prime minister-to-be Narendra Modi was huddled in discussions with close aides and advisers on Sunday, finalising the names of people to join his cabinet and grappling with the crucial decision of who will be his finance minister. May 19, 2014
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Narendra Modi to attend 'Ganga Aarti' in Varanasi today

Varanasi, May 17 (ANI): A day after the declaration of Lok Sabha election results, BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi will on Saturday visit Varanasi to thank people for their support. Varanasi is the second Lok Sabha constituency from which he won handsomely. Party leader said that Modi will fly into the temple town from New Delhi after the BJP's parliamentary board meeting and will reach Varanasi in the evening. He will proceed straight to the Kashi Vishwanath temple and then address a public rally before taking part in the Ganga Arti on the bank of the river Ganga. May 17, 2014
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Rupee Sees Best Week in Eight Months; Hits 11-month High

The rupee strengthened to its highest level in 11 months on Friday and posted its best weekly gain in eight months as the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies headed towards an overwhelming majority in the country's elections, sending shares to record highs. May 17, 2014