Indian media on August 2 primarily centered on evolving economic and legal narratives. Following initial reports of President Trump's claims about India halting Russian oil imports and his 'dead economy' remarks, government sources and Prime Minister Modi countered, emphasizing India's economic growth and resilience. PM Modi later amplified a 'Swadeshi' push, directly addressing Trump's declared tariffs. Concurrently, a significant domestic legal development unfolded with former MP Prajwal Revanna receiving a life sentence for sexual assault and rape, a culmination of his recent conviction. The Malegaon blast case also re-emerged with Pragya Thakur alleging coercion to name prominent political figures. Separately, political attention also focused on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's claims of voter list irregularities, leading to an Election Commission investigation into alleged duplicate voter IDs, adding to the day's diverse editorial priorities.