India orders GitHub to remove Jack Dorsey's Bitchat amid protests

Indian authorities ordered GitHub to remove three code repositories for Jack Dorsey's Bitchat messaging app within three hours. The app came under scrutiny for being used by protesters during government-imposed internet shutdowns, as it can function without an internet connection. The order is seen as an attempt to curb a communication tool used to circumvent connectivity blackouts.

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