3 Things The Catch Up: Indian High Commissioner summoned in Dhaka (23 Dec)
Dec 23, 2025
Today's headlines cover the Indian government's actions against XCorp, flagging numerous URLs for violating regulations. Tensions rise as Bangladesh summons the Indian High Commissioner over safety concerns regarding consular services. The complex Akhlaq lynching trial is fast-tracked, with a court pushing for daily hearings. Protests erupt in Rajasthan following the Supreme Court's new hill definition that could affect mining. Lastly, Trump's remarks on the recently released Epstein files spark discussions about reputations at stake.
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Platform Compliance Friction
- XCorp resisted onboarding to MHA's Sahihok portal despite notices using the same IT Act provision.
- This highlights friction between platforms and government channels over compliance mechanisms.
Large-Scale Takedown Push
- The MHA issued 91 takedown notices to XCorp since March 2024 under Section 79(3B) of the IT Act.
- Over half the flagged URLs targeted content said to disturb public order, revealing prioritization of public-order enforcement.
Elections Amid Tensions
- Bangladesh told the US ambassador it will hold elections on 12 February as scheduled.
- The development occurred amid domestic security incidents including a shooting of an NCP leader.