The Supreme Court ruled that Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor (L-G) can independently appoint aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) without requiring the Delhi government’s consent. This decision, rejecting the AAP government's plea, underscores that the power to nominate members stems from the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, not the advice of the council of ministers. The court's ruling, which came after a 15-month review, confirms that the L-G’s actions were in line with statutory provisions and not subject to the elected government’s recommendations.

The Gujarat Congress will kick off a ‘Nyay Padyatra’ (justice march) on August 9 to demand accountability for recent tragedies in the state, including the Morbi bridge collapse, the TRP Game zone fire in Rajkot, and the Harni Lake tragedy in Vadodara. Led by Congress Seva Dal chief Lalji Desai, Gujarat Congress President Shaktisinh Gohil, and MLA Jignesh Mevani, the march will start in Morbi and end in Gandhinagar on August 22. Senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, are expected to join. The march aims to highlight systemic corruption under the BJP-led government.

The BJP dismissed Rahul Gandhi's claims of imminent ED raids as a diversion from his alleged failures in Wayanad, where landslides have killed nearly 300 people. BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar called Gandhi's assertions a "silly, ham-handed effort" to shift focus from Wayanad's crisis. Opposition leaders supported Gandhi, accusing the BJP-led government of misusing central agencies to target political adversaries. Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi and Sanjay Raut, along with other leaders, argued that Gandhi’s accusations highlight a broader misuse of power by the government. Congress MP Manickam Tagore moved an adjournment motion against the alleged political harassment.

Samaresh Jung, coach of Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, has received a demolition notice for his Delhi home, requiring him to vacate within two days. The Land and Development Office (LNDO) claims the land belongs to the Ministry of Defence and has declared the Khyber Pass colony illegal. Jung, who recently returned from the Olympics, expressed frustration over the short notice and lack of clarity. He has requested a two-month extension to vacate and appealed for a “dignified exit” given the circumstances.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has revealed that Enforcement Directorate (ED) "Insiders" have tipped him off about a planned raid against him. The alleged raid follows Gandhi's scathing "Chakravyuh" speech in Lok Sabha, where he criticized PM Narendra Modi's policies. Rahul Gandhi stated that he is ready to welcome ED with "Open arms" and will be offering them "chai and biscuits" . The ED has not confirmed the raid, but Gandhi's revelation has sparked a political storm. The move is seen as a potential retaliation against Gandhi's vocal criticism of the government. Gandhi remains defiant, saying he will not be intimidated.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Wayanad, Kerala, after devastating landslides. He expressed deep sorrow, saying, "Today, I feel how I felt when my father died." Gandhi, along with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and MP KC Venugopal, saw the destruction and met with survivors. About 250 people died and over 200 were injured in the tragedy. Gandhi urged for aid and assistance, stating, "I don't think this is the time or place to talk about political issues." Priyanka emphasized the need to support and comfort the affected, saying, "We are here to offer as much comfort and support as possible."

Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi has filed a Privilege Motion against PM Narendra Modi for tweeting remarks made by BJP MP Anurag Thakur in Lok Sabha, despite them being expunged from records. Thakur's comments referenced Rahul Gandhi's caste, and Channi claims Modi's actions violated parliamentary rules by publicizing the expunged statements. The motion seeks action against Modi for breaching privilege, alleging that he undermined the authority of the Lok Sabha Chair. The matter has been referred to the Lok Sabha secretary general for further action, sparking a new controversy in the parliament.

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit Wayanad, which was hit by landslides, on Wednesday. The landslides, caused by heavy rains, killed over 90 people and destroyed many homes. Rahul Gandhi spoke with Kerala's Chief Minister and Wayanad's district collector about the rescue operations. Both he and Priyanka Gandhi expressed their sorrow for the victims' families and urged quick relief efforts. They also asked UDF workers to help those affected. Rahul Gandhi called for more support and compensation for the victims in the Lok Sabha.

At least two people died and 20 were injured when 18 coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed in Jharkhand’s Seraikela-Kharsawan district early Tuesday. The derailment has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the central government, stating, “Another disastrous rail accident! Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed... is this governance?” Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also criticized the government’s handling of railway safety. The BJP faces calls for accountability and urgent safety reforms amid rising rail accidents.

The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea in the alleged corruption case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna reserved the order after hearing arguments from Kejriwal's counsel and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which opposes the bail, alleging Kejriwal was the "mastermind" of the scam. The CBI filed its final chargesheet in the case, naming Kejriwal and other key figures. The chargesheet concludes the investigation into the alleged Delhi Excise Policy scam.