The Hindu BusinessLine Tech
7/24/2026

The original headline is: "India orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth messaging app Bitchat over security concerns"
Original: India orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth messaging app Bitchat over security concerns
Short summary
India's government ordered GitHub to remove Bitchat, a Bluetooth messaging app, citing security concerns over lawful interception. Developer Jack Dorsey shared the notice, which referenced the app's use during a protest in New Delhi. The case highlights growing tensions between encryption-focused tools and government surveillance requirements.
- •India ordered GitHub to remove Bluetooth messaging app Bitchat over security concerns
- •Notice shared by developer Jack Dorsey cites hampering of lawful interception
- •Follows reported use of similar apps during a New Delhi protest
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