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“The volume was painful. The loudness came from Stevie, who had a Frankenstein wall of amps”: Marked by substance abuse, new members, and studio snags – Stevie Ray Vaughan's Soul to Soul was a classic that signaled trouble to come

Chris Layton, Reese Wynans, Tommy Shannon, and Joe Sublett recall the difficult birth of the 1985 classic of Texas blues, as cocaine, whiskey, and fatigue took their toll

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‘BJP v democracy’: India’s opposition alliance cries foul as election nears

As crackdown on opposition members appears to ramp up, analysts say 2024 election could be most one-sided in India’s history

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All signs point to BJP’s rout in Bengal, says Derek O’Brien

Trinamool Congress predicts double Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal compared to BJP, citing disarray in opponent's campaign.

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TMC accuses PM Modi of using govt funds for campaigning, complaints to EC

TMC accuses PM Modi of violating model code of conduct by using public funds for campaigning.

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Arrested Sheikh Shahjhan suspended from TMC for six years

After his arrest, Trinamool Congress on Thursday suspended Sheikh Shahjahan from the TMC for six years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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A day after she severed ties with Congress, Kharge reaches out to Mamata

TMC blames Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for failed alliance with Congress in West Bengal; TMC moves forward without Congress.

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Centre wants Opposition MPs to behave like Bidhuri, Brij Bhushan to avoid suspension: TMC's O'Brien

Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament for protesting against security breach; Derek O'Brien takes jibe at govt, mentions MPs facing allegations of misconduct.

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Parliament proceedings | 14 Opposition MPs suspended amid demands for discussion on security breach

Parliament proceedings: Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament for "gross misconduct" after demanding security breach discussion.

The Hindu

Derek O'Brien suspended from remainder of Winter Session

Rajya Sabha suspends Derek O'Brien for "unruly behaviour" & "misconduct" during Winter session.

The Hindu

Parliament Winter Session: TMC MP Derek O'Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha after face-off with Chairman

Trinamool Congres' MP Derek O'Brien was suspended after face-off with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar amid the uproar over the Lok Sabha security breach matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajya Sabha privileges panel to convene on November 3

Privileges Committee of Rajya Sabha to review complaints against suspended AAP MPs Sanjay Singh & Raghav Chadha, TMC's Derek O'Brien on Fri. SC expressed concern over indefinite suspension of MPs. Breach of privilege filed against Chadha for proposing names for Select Committee without consent.

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‘Cash for query’ allegations | Mahua Moitra has clarified stance to Trinamool leadership: O’Brien

The Trinamool Congress made it clear on Sunday that the party will not comment on the allegations of “cash for query”

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Three notices against Derek O’Brien sent to Rajya Sabha privileges committee

Three privilege motions moved by BJP MPs Biplab Kumar Deb, Dr. Anil Agarwal and Bhubaneswar Kalita against Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha floor leader Derek O’Brien for casting unsubstantiated reflections on high authorities

The Hindu

Nine members of Rajya Sabha take oath

Nine MPs took the oath as members of the Rajya Sabha today, in a ceremony presided by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

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With the Delhi Services Bill out of the way, Opposition and government in no-holds barred battle in the Rajya Sabha

The Opposition also submitted a notice to move a privilege motion against the Leader of the House, Piyush Goyal, for calling them (the Opposition) “traitors”.

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TMC’s Derek O’ Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for remainder of monsoon session

Trinamool Congress member Derek O’ Brien was on Tuesday suspended from Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the monsoon session for “unruly behaviour and disregarding the directions of the Chair”. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajya Sabha disrupted, Derek O’Brien escapes suspension

Piyush Goyal moved a motion for Derek O’Brien’s suspension “for continuously disturbing the proceedings of the House, disobeying the Chair and continuously creating disturbance in the House.”

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With 6 sittings left, Centre, Opposition try to end standoff over Manipur debate

The Opposition remains adamant on the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House during any debate on Manipur but for now the next challenge is to finalise the wording of the resolution which is agreeable to both sides.

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Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after spat between Dhankhar, Derek O’Brien

The Rajya Sabha functioned for less than 30 minutes on July 28 and was abruptly adjourned for the day after an altercation between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien.

The Hindu

Under Opposition attack over Manipur, BJP highlights crimes in Rajasthan, West Bengal

The Opposition parties said that they would have a strategy meeting on July 24 and would assemble in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament to press for the Prime Minister’s statement.

The Hindu

TMC accuses BJP of stalling Parliament, demands PM Modi open debate on Manipur

TMC MP Derek O'Brien accuses BJP of stalling Parliament, demands PM Modi open debate on Manipur issue. PM Modi has promised to initiate discussion & Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has assured Opposition of same. PM has expressed pain & anger over incident & promised no guilty will be spared. #Parliament…

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Questioning PM on Manipur is not “unparliamentary”: Derek O’Brien

TMC MP Derek O’Brien has written to the Rajya Sabha Chairman demanding that his entire speech on July 20 in the House be put on record, alleging that the act of declaring words used to criticise the government in power as “anti-union” or “unparliamentary” is a blatant attempt at muzzling…

The Hindu

First day of Monsoon Session a washout

The Parliament failed to function on the first day of the monsoon session, with the Opposition remaining adamant that the first order of business should be a debate on the violence in Manipur with a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu

Amit Shah's remarks on West Bengal rural polls distasteful, insensitive: Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien

West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dubbed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on violence in the State’s panchayat polls as “distasteful and insensitive”, and wondered about the role of his Ministry in restoring peace in strife-torn Manipur.

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Derek O'Brien, Saket Gokhale among 6 candidates named by TMC for Rajya Sabha polls

The Trinamool Congress has announced the names of six candidates, including party spokesperson Derek O’Brien, for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

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