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Thursday, August 28, 2025
TopicDerek O'Brien

Topic: Derek O'Brien

PM covered distance to Moon in national & international travel, but won’t go to Manipur—Derek O’Brien

Speaking in Rajya Sabha, he cited 'irony' of discussion on President’s Rule in the strife-torn state taking place at 3 am in Parliament, urged Centre to 'look Manipur in the eye'.

Opposition protests in Parliament, demands action against BJP MP Pratap Simha over security breach

MP Simha faces scrutiny over allegations of providing Parliament passes to those responsible for the security breach in the Lok Sabha on 13 December.

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien asked to leave House over ‘unruly behaviour’ but not suspended

Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asked O’Brien to leave after heated exchange over Manipur issue. Leader of House Piyush Goyal moved a motion for his suspension, but voting didn't take place.

‘Unruly behaviour’: Trinamool’s Derek O’Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for rest of session

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar asked the Opposition MP to leave the House, having already accused him of ‘theatrics’ during a debate Monday.

Let all opposition parties start investigations against Adani Group in their states, says Trinamool

Regarding opposition unity, senior Trinamool leader Derek O'Brien asks Congress party to 'make up their minds'. Says Congress 'cannot send us letter to sign at 10.30 in the night'.

Pathaan now part of Parliament speech. TMC’s Derek O’Brien says SRK film did what no party could

Recalling the controversy before the film's release & the boycott calls against it, the Rajya Sabha MP compared Pathaan's message to the mention of unity & inclusivity in President Murmu's speech.

Rift in Goa TMC? Party omits MP Luizinho Faleiro from new committee in his home state

The former Chief Minister is missing from TMC’s revamped Goa state committee. TMC MP calls him an "honourable man" but says their focus is now on growing "organically" in the state.

Bournvita Quiz Contest — from radio to tv & digital space, a show that evolved with the times

What began in 1972 as a competition hosted in schools, the show went through several stages of evolution, including one that was hosted by Derek O’Brien.

TMC MP Derek O’ Brien tests positive for Covid, self-isolates at home

O’ Brien said he has moderate symptoms and requested those who came in contact with him in the last three days and showing symptoms to seek medical advice.

TMC MP Derek O’Brien suspended from Parliament after he hurls rule book at Rajya Sabha Chair

The Trinamool Congress floor leader has been suspended from the Upper House for the remaining part of the winter session, ending on 23 December.

On Camera

Op Sindoor awardees don’t fit traditional gallantry criteria. Redefine parameters for modern wars

The casualty list of the personnel killed or wounded during Op Sindoor has not been formally published. The public has been denied the opportunity to stand by and honour the families of the fallen.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.