A showdown over the Special Investment Region (SIR) issue in Tamil Nadu; In a crucial clarification, the Supreme Court today held that the President and Governors of states cannot be bound by timelines when it comes to approving Bills. A five-judge Constitution bench stressed that the actions of the President or Governors are not "justiciable" and judicial review can be invoked only when a Bill becomes a law; The intense power struggle within Karnataka Congress, where Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar hints at stepping down as party chief amid leadership uncertainty, signaling a "Game of Thrones" style contest as the party prepares for future challenges.