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Pakistan Assembly passes anti-India resolution
Charges India with ‘aggression’; Delhi says LoC violations will hit ties
New Delhi/Islamabad, Aug 13
The Pakistan National Assembly today passed a resolution charging Indian troops with “unprovoked aggression” along the Line of Control (LoC) in recent days. New Delhi, however, asserted that unprovoked ceasefire violations would impact bilateral ties.

A soldier stands guard during a curfew in the Muthi area on the Jammu-Poonch highway. Tribune photo: Anand Sharma

Kishtwar violence: Tension eases in 7 curfew-bound districts
Jammu, August 13
Four days on since Kishtwar riots, tension eased in curfew-bound seven districts out of 10 in Jammu region today while annual Amarnath Yatra resumed this morning under Army protection after three days of suspension. The fresh batch safely reached Kashmir this evening.

Tender norms tweaked to suit AgustaWestland: CAG
New Delhi, August 13
In a damning report on the purchase of the 12 VVIP helicopters at a cost of Rs 3,726 crore, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) today pointed an accusatory finger at how the purchase was made by specifically changing the tender to suit AgustaWestland, an Anglo-Italian firm.

Vadra land deals rock Parliament, BJP demands SIT probe
New Delhi, August 13
The alleged dubious land deals of Robert Vadra, son-in-law of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, rocked Parliament today. While a vociferous Opposition, led by the BJP, insisted on being allowed to raise the issue, the Congress rejected the argument on the ground that it was a state subject and Vadra a private individual.

Pak firing unabated, 11 Indian posts targeted
Jammu, August 13
Pakistani troops opened heavy fire on 11 Indian forward posts in Balakote and Mankote sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district for nine hours on the intervening night of August 12 and 13.

UN can mediate if both sides agree: Ban

A soldier stands guard close to the Line of Control in Poonch district. — Reuters

CSR spending will help firms connect with people: Pilot New Delhi, August 13 Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot has clearly said that the new Companies Bill has made it mandatory for companies to spend 2 per cent of profits on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) which will help companies to connect more with the communities.