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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.
Meta was slow to identify underage users on Instagram: Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has admitted that his company was slow to identify underage users on Instagram.
Parental controls don't curb social media use by teens: Meta
A recent internal study by Meta, "Project MYST," has found that parental supervision and controls have little effect on teens' compulsive use of social media.
Why Goa is considering social media ban for teens
Goa's Information Technology Minister, Rohan Khaunte, has revealed that the state government is looking into the possibility of banning social media for children under 16.
US government is trying to unmask online critics of ICE
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been pressuring tech companies to reveal the identities of social media users who criticize Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
'Black Venom' account linked to teen's death sparks cyber probe
The tragic death of a 16-year-old girl in Chottanikkara, Kerala, has sparked a police investigation into an alleged online network suspected to have influenced minors through anonymous social media accounts.
Meta's smart glasses may soon come with controversial facial recognition
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is planning to integrate facial recognition technology into its smart glasses, according to The New York Times.
16 hours a day on Instagram isn't addiction: Adam Mosseri
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has defended his platform against allegations of causing mental health issues in minors.
'Dear Algo': Threads' new feature lets users customize their feed
Meta-owned social media platform, Threads, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature called "Dear Algo."
Instagram head to testify in landmark social media addiction trial
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, is set to testify in a high-profile trial in Los Angeles today.
Bad Bunny deletes Instagram posts after SuperBowl performance: What's happening?
Puerto Rican rapper-singer Bad Bunny has caused quite a stir online by deleting all his Instagram posts and unfollowing everyone shortly after his Super Bowl halftime performance.
Landmark trial over social media addiction among children begins today
A landmark US trial is set to begin today, focusing on whether social media companies intentionally design their platforms to addict children.
Meta is testing a standalone app for its AI slop
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has confirmed that it is testing a standalone app for its Vibes feature.
Bengali influencer arrested for allegedly molesting girlfriend
Shamik Adhikary, a popular social media influencer known as "Nonsane," was arrested in Kolkata on Thursday after his girlfriend accused him of forcibly detaining and molesting her.
Bella Hadid pulled over before boyfriend's public intoxication arrest
Supermodel Bella Hadid was reportedly pulled over by police shortly before her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Adan Banuelos, was arrested for public intoxication.
Tinder tests AI-powered 'Chemistry' feature to combat swipe fatigue
Tinder, the popular dating app owned by Match Group, introduced and is currently testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature called Chemistry.
Nepal withdraws controversial social media bill that sparked Gen-Z protests
The Nepal government has withdrawn the controversial Social Media Bill 2025 from Parliament.
Bruno Mars unfollowed Rosé? Grammys loss sparks fan debate, rumors
The 2026 Grammy Awards sparked a massive fan debate over APT, the hit collaboration by Bruno Mars and Rosé. Despite dominating global charts for months, the song surprisingly didn't win any awards.
Instagram will soon let you leave someone's 'Close Friends' list
Instagram is working on a new feature that would let users remove themselves from someone else's "Close Friends" list.
What exactly is wire art?
African wire artists are taking the world by storm with their innovative and intricate designs.
Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp may soon charge users for premium features
Meta has announced plans to test premium subscription models across its popular platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
Why some TikTok users cannot write 'Epstein' in messages
TikTok is investigating why some users are unable to send the word "Epstein" in their direct messages.
Orry degrades Sara's career in new online attack
Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, has reportedly taken a dig at actor Sara Ali Khan's career after she unfollowed him on Instagram.
149M passwords leaked! Check if your online accounts are safe
A massive exposure of over 149 million unique usernames and passwords, including those of Instagram, Gmail, and OnlyFans accounts, was discovered.
Meta to roll out ads on Threads globally
Meta has announced its plan to introduce advertisements on Threads, its popular social media platform, for all users worldwide.
Yuzvendra Chahal, RJ Mahvash spark buzz after unfollowing each other
Star Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and radio jockey cum influencer RJ Mahvash have sparked fresh buzz online after unfollowing each other on Instagram.
ICE is now one of the most-blocked accounts on Bluesky
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has become the third most-blocked account on Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform.
Netflix is revamping its mobile app: What are the changes?
Netflix is planning to revamp its mobile app in a bid to compete with social media platforms for daily user engagement.
X lags behind Threads in daily mobile users
Meta's social media platform, Threads, has overtaken Elon Musk's X in terms of daily active users on mobile devices.
You can now lip-sync Reels in 5 new Indian languages
Instagram has expanded its AI-powered voice translation and lip-sync feature for Reels to five new Indian languages.
Kartik Aaryan-Karan Johar's talent agency: Did they part ways?
Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar's collaboration as actor-producer for the 2025 romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri has been mired in controversy.
Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger to lead Anthropic's AI incubator
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has appointed Mike Krieger, the co-founder of Instagram, as the co-leader of its Labs incubator.
Meta blocks 500,000+ accounts under Australia's under-16 social media ban
Meta has deactivated over half a million accounts across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
Meta urges Australia to rethink its under-16 social media ban
Meta, the tech giant led by billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, has called on the Australian government to reconsider its world-first ban on social media accounts for users under 16.
Meta denies Instagram data breach affecting 17M accounts
Meta has refuted claims of a major data breach involving nearly 17 million Instagram accounts.
Bizarre: Mumbai airport's DigiYatra gate denies entry to twins
In a bizarre incident, two identical twin brothers were denied entry at Mumbai airport's DigiYatra gate.
Is Kartik Aaryan dating a teenager? Goa linkup rumors explained
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan (35) has sparked speculation of a possible new romance while vacationing in Goa.
AI content is blurring reality, warns Instagram head
Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, has sounded the alarm over the rise of "infinite synthetic content," which is becoming increasingly difficult to tell apart from reality.
Ukraine war: An Instagram post cost this ex-Russian billionaire $9B
Oleg Tinkov, a former Russian banking tycoon, has revealed that an Instagram post criticizing the Ukraine war cost him nearly $9 billion.
Instagram down? Meta's platform facing login issues and app crashes
Instagram, the popular social media platform owned by Meta, is currently facing an outage.
Over 1L tech workers laid off in 2025. Reason? AI
The year 2025 has seen a wave of job cuts across the technology sector, with over one lakh employees losing their jobs.
Indian Army personnel can now use Instagram, WhatsApp
The Indian Army has updated its internal policy on social media and messaging apps.
Bengaluru woman groped, slapped because she rejected 'Instagram friend's' advances
In a shocking incident in Bengaluru, a 21-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted and harassed by a man after she rejected his advances.
Did Nicki Minaj delete her Instagram account after Trump support?
American rapper Nicki Minaj's official Instagram account (@nickiminaj) has vanished from the platform.
How Instagram's algorithm is different from TikTok and YouTube
Instagram's head Adam Mosseri has revealed how the platform's algorithm works and how it differs from those of TikTok and YouTube.
Instagram caps hashtag usage to 5 per post: Here's why
Instagram has announced a major change in its hashtag policy, limiting users to just five hashtags per post.
You can now watch Instagram Reels on your TV
Instagram has launched a dedicated TV app, Instagram for TV, to let users watch their favorite Reels on the big screen.
Instagram's Year-in-Review 2025 is here: What shaped India's feed?
Instagram has unveiled its Year-in-Review 2025 report, highlighting the cultural moments and conversations that defined India's digital landscape this year.
'5201314': Why were Indians googling this number in 2025?
Google's Year in Search report for India in 2025 has revealed some surprising trends.
Jealous over friend's affair, Gujarat teen chops him into pieces
In a shocking case of jealousy-fueled violence, a 19-year-old from Gujarat's Kutch district has been arrested for murdering his friend.
Google's Doppl AI app lets you try out, buy clothes
Google has announced the launch of a shoppable discovery feed in Doppl, its experimental artificial intelligence (AI) fashion app.
EU users can choose to see less personalized Facebook ads
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a major change for its users in the European Union.
Meta removes under-16 users ahead of Australia's social media ban
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has started removing Australian children under the age of 16 from its platforms.
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.