Indian Centre Demands GitHub Block Bitchat App Amid Student Protest

The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has formally asked GitHub to remove the Bitchat app from its platform. Bitchat is a messaging service that can function offline, a feature that has drawn attention amid recent student demonstrations. The request comes as part of a broader effort to curb the spread of apps deemed harmful or unregulated. GitHub has not yet responded to the government’s appeal. The move follows earlier concerns about the app’s privacy and security implications.