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1. Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa breaks down at a two-year celebration of his government on Monday and announced his resignation, ending weeks of speculation raised by unrelenting calls for his removal by a section of the BJP in the state. 2. An aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and an Enforcement Directorate officer involved in high profile investigations have been revealed as potential targets on the leaked database of Israeli company NSO's Pegasus spyware, The Wire has reported in the latest revelations in the 'snooping' scandal. 3. Mamata Banerjee sets up a panel, consisting of retired judges Justice Jyotirmay Bhattacharya and Justice MB Lokur - to probe the Pegasus phone-hacking scandal. This comes days after her nephew and Trinamool MP, Abhishek Banerjee, appeared on a list of potential surveillance targets. 3. Rahul Gandhi on Monday rides a new set of wheels to Parliament carrying a warning, farmers' message and registering his protest against the three agricultural laws. Seated at the wheel on a blazing red tractor, Rahul Gandhi, sporting a half-sleeved shirt, trousers and sandals, rode along confidently with a face mask on in the heart of Delhi, marking his protest against the controversial farm laws. 4. As the farmers' protest completes eight months on Monday, women farmers conducted the ongoing 'Kisan Sansad' at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Monday. Thousands of farmers at Delhi borders have been pressing for their demand to repeal the three farm laws enacted last year. According to a statement by the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, 'Mahila Kisan Sansad will reflect the key role that women play in Indian agriculture and their critical role in the ongoing movement'. 5. India on Monday adds 39,361 fresh coronavirus cases, which is marginally lower than yesterday's count. The country also reported 416 deaths over a 24-hour period, it had reported 535 deaths a day ago.