The Indian government will have to first come clean to the court on whether it engaged the NSO Group and spent public money on buying a Pegasus licence.

The intensification of farmers’ protests will take place after a 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' scheduled on September 5 at Muzaffarnagar in western Uttar Pradesh.

It also asked the court to form a Special Investigation Team and question the government on the spyware contract.

As the Centre refuses to relent on either an independent judicial probe or a discussion, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called a meeting with Opposition MPs and floor leaders tomorrow to finalise a strategy.

'I think there should be an inquiry into this, so that whatever is the truth comes to the fore,' the Bihar CM said. He also said discussions should take place on it.

SC issued notices to all state governments and union territories (UTs) on a plea complaining that people were being booked under Section 66A of IT Act, which has been quashed by the top court.

"If there have been any attempts to intercept people's telephonic conversations, it would be better to get the matter probed for suitable action", Bihar CM Nitish Kumar told reporters.

Fatehpur ADJ Mohammad Ahmad Khan stated in a complaint that his vehicle was deliberately hit by a SUV and he suffered injuries as a consequence. "It was an attempt to kill me," he alleged.

Rahul Gandhi is leading united opposition of 14 political parties on Pegasus Snoopgate issue. Every party leader is firmly behind him. It is time for him to resume his role as Congress party president.

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