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India’s order against Bitchat defies logic—and it’s time to draw a clear line on software bans

· 29 July 2026 · 2 min read
India’s order against Bitchat defies logic—and it’s time to draw a clear line on software bans

Mint has reported a new India-focused technology development: “India’s order against Bitchat defies logic—and it’s time to draw a clear line on software bans.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Can the capacity to escape state surveillance be interpreted as an offence in itself? India's action directed at Bitchat reveals muddled thinking on basic principles. While the digital sector awaits clarity, Bitchat benefits from the Streisand effect. Intellectual Janata Party include

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