BENGALURU, Feb. 23 -- The Karnataka government is considering prohibiting children under the age of 16 years 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. The CM indicated that the proposed measure would apply only to minors and would not affect adult students on campuses. He raised the issue at a meeting of vice-chancellors convened by the Karnataka State Higher Education CouncilP7...