BENGALURU, Feb. 23 -- The Karnataka government is considering prohibiting students under 16 from using mobile phones, with chief minister Siddaramaiah initiating consultations with university leaders as part of an effort to address concerns about social media addiction and its effects on children. Raising the issue at a meeting of vice-chancellors convened by the Karnataka State Higher Education Council, Siddaramaiah said the proposal was still in the discussion stage and sought their views on whether restrictions should be imposed on minors. "Today, we are discussing this, and as you are all the vice-chancellors here, I seek your opinion. Children are falling prey to drugs. Also, in line with various other countries, like Australia, there ...