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- The Karnataka government banned social media for children under 16, becoming the first Indian state to do so.
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the ban during the 2026-27 budget presentation, which outlined INR4,48,004 crore in expenditure.
- The ban aims to curb excessive mobile use and its impact on mental health and academics.
- Experts warn age-based restrictions may fail due to workarounds, even as the policy could influence other states.
