Bitchat, an internet-free messaging application, is experiencing a significant surge in popularity and downloads in India, even as it faces a takedown order.

India has reportedly issued a takedown notice for the Bluetooth chat application 'Bitchat', according to Jack Dorsey, amidst ongoing protests.

India's cybercrime center has asked GitHub to remove the Bitchat application. This app allows anonymous, offline messaging which raises security concerns for the government.

The Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) has declared a government order issued to GitHub concerning BitChat as unconstitutional and is demanding its immediate withdrawal.

Jack Dorsey claims that the Indian government ordered the removal of the chat app Bitchat, citing its potential misuse by anti-national elements and criminal groups during network restrictions.

The Bitchat app, a new messenger service designed to function even with blocked internet access, could provide a vital communication tool for opposition groups in Iran.

Bitchat, a decentralized peer-to-peer messaging application developed by Jack Dorsey, is gaining attention for its ability to facilitate communication without requiring an internet connection, mobile network, or traditional contact information.

Amid student protests, the Indian government has requested GitHub to block Bitchat, a messaging application that operates without an internet connection.

Apple has taken down Jack Dorsey's BitChat messaging application from its App Store in China, citing illegal content as the reason for the removal by authorities.