Karnataka bans social media for children under 16

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​The ​southern Indian state of ​Karnataka, home to the tech hub of Bengaluru, ‌has ⁠banned ⁠the use of ​social media by those under ​the age of 16, state Chief Minister ​Siddaramaiah said ⁠on Friday, ‌becoming ​the ​first in India ⁠to do so.