Instagram: News
Instagram is a Facebook-owned social media platform that focuses on image sharing. The platform was released in October 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. In April 2012, the platform was acquired by Facebook for just $1 billion in cash and stock. As of 2018, Instagram was valued at approximately $100 billion. The platform is accessible on Android, iOS, Windows, and via a website in 32 languages. Instagram originally supported posting images only. Now, it allows users to post ephemeral content in the form of Stories (just like Snapchat), short-format video content (Reels), long-form videos (IGTV), and video posts. The platform sees millions of posts and stories uploaded each day with the most-like post of all time being a picture of an egg. The egg got around 55 million likes to supersede a record of 18 million likes on a post by American celebrity Kylie Jenner. Instagram is monetized via in-app advertising just like Facebook. Advertisements can be seen between stories, reels, and posts on the main feed. Instagram also allows users to call and message each other individually or in groups using a direct message feature called DMs.
Delhi Police oppose India Gate protesters' bail, allege Naxal links
The Delhi Police has opposed the bail pleas of college students arrested during a protest on November 23.
Instagram mandates full-time office work from next year
Instagram has announced its plan to bring employees back to the office full-time starting February 2 of the next year.
'My family betrayed us': Woman who 'married' lover's body
In Maharashtra's Nanded, the parents and brother of the woman who "married" her boyfriend's corpse after he was beaten to death are among six people who have been arrested in the murder case.
After Australia, these countries might ban social media for teens
Australia is all set to become the first democratic nation to ban under-16s from using popular social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Musk slams Meta over leniency toward serious policy violations
Elon Musk has criticized Meta over its alleged leniency toward serious policy violations on Instagram and Facebook.
US senators demand probe into scam ads on Facebook, Instagram
US Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal have urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate Meta Platforms.
Alibaba's AI app Qwen hits 10M downloads in a week
Alibaba Group's newly revamped artificial intelligence (AI) app, Qwen, has crossed the milestone of 10 million downloads within a week of its launch.
X dominates social media landscape in US
A recent report by the Pew Research Center has revealed that X maintains a strong presence within its specific niche of social apps focusing on short, real-time text posts.
TV and YouTube creators can't misuse Ilaiyaraaja's name, photo anymore
The Madras High Court has granted an interim injunction in favor of renowned musician R Ilaiyaraaja, protecting his personality rights.
WhatsApp rolls out Instagram Notes-style feature
WhatsApp has brought back its "About" feature, giving users the option to share brief text updates with others.
Why Meta is deactivating Instagram, Facebook accounts of Australian teens
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has announced plans to comply with Australia's new social media ban by deactivating accounts of users aged between 13 and 15.
Creators can now track stolen reels across Facebook and Instagram
Meta has launched a new feature for content creators on Facebook.
'Agra' controversy: 46 indie filmmakers demand 'fair access' to theaters
A group of 46 independent filmmakers has issued a joint statement highlighting systemic barriers in India's theatrical and OTT exhibition landscape.
SRK, Alia Bhatt among 'most dangerous celebrities,' thanks to deepfakes
Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt have topped the 2025 edition of McAfee's Most Dangerous Celebrity: Deepfake Deception List.
TikTok's latest feature takes on broadcast channels by Instagram
TikTok has launched a new feature called "Bulletin Board," allowing brands and creators to share public messages with their followers.
'Fedora man' from Louvre heist photo unmasked; who is he
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has been thrust into the global spotlight ever since a photograph of him outside the Louvre, Paris, on the day of a crown jewels heist went viral.
K-pop star HyunA fainted onstage due to drastic weight loss?
South Korean pop sensation HyunA fainted during her performance at the WATERBOMB MACAO 2025 music festival on November 9 (this past Sunday).
Woman alleges Rapido driver grabbed her legs during ride
A woman in Bengaluru has accused a Rapido bike taxi driver of sexual harassment during a ride on Thursday evening.
Instagram 'friend' invites Lucknow teen for joyride; later gangraped
A Class 7 student in Lucknow was allegedly gang-raped by three men after she met one of them, identified as Vimal Yadav, on Instagram.
Nothing addresses bloatware issue, allows removal of pre‑installed Meta apps
Nothing, the smartphone company known for its minimalistic approach, is giving customers more control over their devices.
'I've never been...': Brazilian model from Rahul Gandhi's presser responds
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "stealing" the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections.
How khaman became everyone's favorite snack
Khaman, a traditional Gujarati snack, has taken the world by storm with its unique taste and texture.
'Cricket everyone's game': Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur's message goes viral
Under Harmanpreet Kaur, India won their first-ever ICC Women's World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final.
Britney Spears deactivates Instagram after ex-husband's tell-all memoir
Pop icon Britney Spears (43) has deactivated her Instagram account amid a public feud with ex-husband Kevin Federline over his recent memoir.
Instagram to let you customize your Reels feed
Instagram is testing a new feature that allows select users to customize their Reels feeds, with plans to expand to Explore.
Blue dogs seen in Chernobyl: Are they real or fake?
A strange video showing stray dogs with bright blue fur near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine has gone viral.
Sachin Sanghvi sexual assault case: Complainant's lawyer requests 'sensitivity, discretion'
Advocate Nishant Johri, representing the complainant in the music composer Sachin Sanghvi's sexual assault case, has asked the media to "exercise sensitivity" and "discretion" while reporting on the matter.
'Most dangerous road on planet': Bengaluru woman records 117-inch-long pothole
A Bengaluru woman has raised alarm over a road in Whitefield, calling it "the most dangerous road on this planet."
You can now watch previously viewed Reels on Instagram
Instagram has introduced a new feature called "Watch History," allowing users to revisit previously viewed Reels.
EU displeased with Meta, this time over content reporting laws
The European Commission has accused Meta's social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, of violating EU law.
Instagram now lets you edit Stories using AI
Instagram has integrated Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) editing tools into its Stories feature.
Instagram now lets teens customize app icons
Instagram has rolled out a new feature, but it's only available for its teenage users.
Zuckerberg ordered to testify over social media harms on minors
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms, has been ordered by a Los Angeles judge to testify in the first trial examining the negative effects of social media on minors.
Deepika-Ranveer reveal Dua's face on Diwali; post breaks the internet
Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have finally revealed the face of their daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, on Diwali.
Instagram usage linked to eating disorder issues in teens: Study
Internal research from Meta has revealed that teenagers who frequently felt bad about their bodies after using Instagram, were exposed to significantly more "eating disorder adjacent content" than those who didn't.
Dolly Singh becomes 1st Indian to win Instagram's Golden Ring
Dolly Singh, a prominent content creator and actor, has made history by receiving Instagram's Golden Ring award.
Meta to build $1.5B AI data center in Texas
Meta, the parent company of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to build a new gigawatt (GW)-sized data center in El Paso, Texas.
Instagram announces new measure to protect its teen users
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has announced plans to introduce a modified version of the PG-13 movie rating system on its platform.
You can soon react to WhatsApp statuses using stickers
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let users react to status updates with reaction stickers.
AI boosts creativity, doesn't endanger creators: Mosseri on MrBeast's concerns
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has responded to concerns raised by popular creator MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on content creation.
Instagram considers bringing reels to your TV
Instagram is considering the development of a dedicated TV app, as part of its larger strategy to expand into video content.