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Govt orders GitHub to remove access to Bitchat app in India

The government has ordered GitHub to remove the Bitchat application. This offline messaging app may be misused by criminal and terrorist groups. The order cited concerns about lawful interception and investigation difficulties. Bitchat uses Bluetooth mesh networks and requires no internet connection. Jack Dorsey shared the government's directive on the X platform.

25 Jul 2026 12:23 am