India Blocks Bitchat Repositories on GitHub Amid Protests
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre directed GitHub to remove three Bitchat repositories, arguing the Bluetooth mesh-based app could bypass surveillance and facilitate unlawful assemblies during public-order situations amid Delhi protests. Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey highlighted the I4C notice on X, underscoring government action against decentralised messaging tools that authorities say can evade internet shutdowns and hinder law enforcement.