<p><br /> Research In Motion's encrypted BlackBerry email and instant messaging services will be shut down if the Canadian maker does not address Indian national security concerns by August 31.<br /> </p><p><br /> The ultimatum was issued hours after senior officials from government, intelligence and state-run telecom operators met to discuss how to gain access to the content, the latest global headache for Research In Motion (RIM).<br /> </p><p><br /> In a matter of a few weeks, the BlackBerry device - long the darling of the world's CEOs and politicians - has become a target for its sealed email and messaging services with governments around the world.<br /> </p><p><br /> An Indian Home Ministry spokesperson said that if the demands were not met phone operators would be required by law to close the rock-solid encrypted BlackBerry Enterprise email and Messenger services running through their networks.<br /> </p><p><br /> The Indian demands follow a deal with Saudi Arabia, where a source said RIM agreed to give authorities codes for BlackBerry Messenger users. The United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and Algeria also seek access.<br /> </p><p><br /> Bharti Airtel and Vodafone's India unit are the largest providers of BlackBerry services in India, the world's fastest growing mobile phone market. A shutdown would affect one million of the smartphone's 41 million users. India is one of RIM's fastest growing markets.<br /> </p>
