
A file photo of a boy using a mobile phone.
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The Karnataka government is mulling over enforcing restrictions on mobile phone usage by children under the age of 16.
On Saturday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sought the opinions of Vice-Chancellors of public universities in the State, at a meeting which was also attended by Chancellor, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.
Published – February 22, 2026 07:00 pm IST