India, June 18 -- Karnataka's Minister for IT and Biotechnology, Priyank Kharge, has been barred from travelling to the United States to attend key international tech conferences.

According to a report by Indian Express, Kharge, who is currently in France on an official visit, was expected to head to the US next to take part in two high-profile events: the BIO International Convention in Bostonone of the world's largest biotech gatherings, and the Design Automation Conference in San Francisco.

However, at the last minute, the Union government reportedly withheld the necessary clearances for his travel, despite allowing state officials in his delegation to proceed, the report added.

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