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PM admits growth rate may fall below target
Says economy faces tough times, govt trying to ensure turnaround
New Delhi, July 19
Acknowledging that the economy is going through difficult times, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said today that the growth for the year is likely to be lower than the 6.5 per cent target put out in the Budget.

Assocham chief Rajkumar Dhoot presents an idol of Lord Ganesha to PM Manmohan Singh In New Delhi. — PTI

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Modi stamp evident as BJP unveils poll teams
New Delhi, July 19
The BJP today unveiled its battle plan for the 2014 general election by announcing its much-awaited central election campaign committee led by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

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Take ‘New Chandigarh’, vacate ‘asli’ city, Hooda tells Punjab
Chandigarh, July 19
Haryana has no objection to Punjab going ahead with developing Mullanpur as New Chandigarh if Punjab gives up its claim on Chandigarh, the joint capital of the two states, says Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
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Centre says will recover ‘embezzled’ funds from Punjab
New Delhi, July 19
The Centre has decided to recover money embezzled by Punjab from the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) funds in case it is not satisfied with the response of the Punjab Government in the wrongful procurement of school library books and science kits by the state government.

Ramban clash victims buried amidst protests
Jammu, July 19
The four persons killed in clashes with the BSF yesterday were laid to rest in their villages today amid demonstrations against alleged high-handedness of security forces in Ramban town, Banihal and Gool.
A security man keeps vigil during curfew in Srinagar.

Junior shooters face ban for late-night booze parties Patiala, July 19 Two junior shooters suspended by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) pending investigation into charges of sexual harassment made against them by a female shooter during a tournament in Germany are likely to be exonerated following absence of evidence.