Summary:
- Kavin Bharti Mittal, the son of Bharti Airtel's chairman, is shutting down the messaging app Hike after India banned real-money gaming.
- Hike was launched in 2012 as a messaging app but later pivoted to focus on gaming and digital payments.
- The shutdown of Hike comes after the Indian government banned several online gaming apps, including those that offered real-money gaming, citing concerns over addiction and financial risks.