"India blocks messenger apps for security"

The Indian government has blocked 14 messenger mobile apps that were reportedly used by terrorists in Pakistan to communicate with their supporters and on-ground workers in Jammu and Kashmir. The list of blocked apps includes Crypviser, Enigma, Safeswiss, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second line, Zangi, and Threema. The decision was made after media reports revealed that these apps were being used by terrorists for communication purposes.