3 Things The Catch Up: Bangladesh envoy summoned over security concerns (17 Dec)
4 snips
Dec 17, 2025 A diplomatic rift arises as India's concerns lead to the summoning of the Bangladesh High Commissioner over anti-India rhetoric. In a tragic turn, journalist Pankaj Mishra is attacked in Dehradun, with the circumstances surrounding his death remaining unclear. The voter roll revision reveals a staggering reduction of over one crore names, sparking debates over electoral integrity. Meanwhile, Congress MPs stage protests in Parliament following court relief for Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. On the international front, the US government expands travel restrictions, raising eyebrows across the globe.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Rising India-Bangladesh Diplomatic Tensions
- Bangladesh summoned India's High Commissioner amid sharp anti-India rhetoric from a Bangladeshi leader warning of sheltering separatists if destabilised.
- The move follows reciprocal summons after provocative remarks, signalling rising diplomatic tensions between the two neighbours.
Journalist Assault And Death In Dehradun
- An independent journalist in Dehradun, Pankaj Mishra, died after an alleged assault at his home following a social media dispute.
- Police named acquaintance Amit Sehgal as the main accused who remains absconding while the cause of death awaits post-mortem results.
Major Voter List Reduction After SIR
- Draft electoral rolls after special intensive revision cut the electorate by 7.6%, removing over one crore names across five regions.
- Officials say many were marked shifted, absent, deceased or multiple-enrolled, mirroring earlier revisions in Bihar.