-1772790911523_d.png "Karnataka CM bans social media for under 16; while presenting the state budget")
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a social media ban for children under 16 while presenting the Rs 4,48,004 crore State Budget 2026-27 in Vidhana Soudha, citing the adverse effects of increasing mobile usage among children. The budget also announced an AI and Technology Park under IISc, a Bangalore Robotics and AI Innovation Zone
06 March,2026 03:58 PM IST | Bengaluru (Karnataka) | ANI
World Bank President Ajay Banga visited Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal and the Jaulian Buddhist archaeological site in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, holding discussions on provincial economic affairs and cultural heritage preservation
02 February,2026 09:02 AM IST | Peshawar | PTI
Indian-American World Bank Group President Ajay Banga has been appointed to the ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza redevelopment as part of US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive plan to end the conflict. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also among the founding Executive Board members
18 January,2026 07:55 AM IST | New York | Agencies
Pavan Verma stated that the liquor ban was not being implemented effectively in the state, with liquor being sold openly and delivered at homes at higher prices
16 November,2025 11:20 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIADVERTISEMENT
