The Economic Times

Govt orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat over security concerns: Jack Dorsey

In a decisive move, India's cybercrime agency has instructed GitHub to eliminate the Bitchat app. This innovative Bluetooth messaging service permits offline communication, raising alarms for government officials about possible misuse by anti-national factions and terrorist organizations. The apps ability to evade monitoring poses a significant threat, prompting references to violations of the IT Act and additional legislation.