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.
India considers ending legal protection for social media platforms: Report
The Indian government is considering a major overhaul of its social media regulations, including the possibility of revoking legal immunity for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X, as per Indian Express.
Is YouTube working on an Instagram-like app?
YouTube is reportedly working on a new social media app called "Tamba."
How to automate your social media updates for free
Automating social media posts can save a lot of time and effort, especially for small businesses looking to maintain an online presence.
Meta settles teen lawsuit alleging Instagram caused mental health issues
Meta Platforms has settled a lawsuit with an 18-year-old from Mississippi who accused the company of designing Instagram and Facebook to be addictive.
Meta's new AI app helps you plan outfits
Meta has quietly launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) fashion app called Style Sketch.
Instagram is paying creators up to $500,000 for long-form videos
Instagram is shelling out huge amounts of money to content creators, in a bid to get them to post long-form videos on its platform.
Facebook now alerts parents if teens search self-harm content
Meta is expanding its parental notification system to include Facebook and its AI assistant.
Instagram boss says AI backlash will only get worse
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has predicted that the negativity surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is only going to get worse.
Meta, Snap face another trial over youth safety
Meta and Snap are set to go on trial in Los Angeles over the alleged harms of social media on young users.
Dipke, satirists, legal website's Instagram posts on ECI, Modi removed
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has alleged that the central government is censoring anti-government posts on Instagram.
New ₹1,000 currency note with temple design? Government fact-checks
The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check unit has dismissed claims about a new ₹1,000 currency note.
Instagram launches 'Features' for long-form, widescreen videos
Instagram is gearing up for a major expansion into long-form horizontal videos with a new platform called "Features."
Kabir Khan's son makes directorial debut with Instagram series
Vivaan Kabir, the son of filmmaker Kabir Khan, has made his directorial debut with an Instagram series titled Project +91.
Kerala judge's son crash: Minor claimed to learn driving online
The 17-year-old son of a serving judge in Kerala was involved in a fatal accident on Sunday morning.
Instagram app now available on Apple TV
Instagram has launched its app for Apple TV, marking the first time the platform is available on Apple's streaming device.
Meta's new terms could harm American businesses, US Senator warns
US Senator Marsha Blackburn has raised alarms over Meta Platforms's plan to revise its commercial terms.
Sonia Gandhi makes Instagram debut, shares her memoir
Sonia Gandhi, the former president of the Indian National Congress party, has made her Instagram debut.
'This is wrong...': Anita Kanwal debunks reports of financial crisis
Veteran actor Anita Kanwal has denied reports claiming that she is facing a financial crisis and seeking help.
Finance influencer dies by suicide; family alleges cyberbullying, ₹3cr demand
V Harish, a 27-year-old finance influencer with over 1.3 million followers on Instagram, died by suicide in Chennai.
TikTok restores ad account for 'Musk' documentary after brief suspension
TikTok has restored the promotional account of the documentary Musk, after informing its distributor about the "permanent suspension" on Friday.
Claude triggered suspension of anti-Trump group's Instagram account: Meta
Meta Platforms has apologized and explained the suspension of the Instagram account of the No Kings Coalition, an anti-Trump group.
Meta's updated commercial terms allow it to scrape news sites
Meta has updated its commercial terms to allow web scrapers to extract content from websites linked with business accounts on its platforms, NiemanLab reported.
Florida can now enforce social media ban for under-14s
A US appeals court has ruled in favor of Florida's law prohibiting children under 14 from using social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.
Tired of your Facebook feed? You can now change it
Meta is bringing Instagram's "Your Algorithm" feature to Facebook, allowing users to customize their content feed.
Saif Ali Khan is finally on Instagram
Actor Saif Ali Khan has finally joined Instagram, ending his long-standing absence from social media.
Pakistan introduces new tax rules for social media creators
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new framework to tax social media content creators.
Florida asks Meta to remove under-14 users, limit teen use
Florida has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, demanding enhanced protections for young users on its social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram.
Meta unveils new AI tools to combat child exploitation ads
Meta has announced a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to detect ads and accounts that could be used to secretly direct people toward illegal child abuse material.
Why was 'Bigg Boss 17' fame Anurag Dobhal arrested?
Anurag Dobhal, popularly known as UK07 Rider, a popular YouTuber and moto vlogger from Uttarakhand, has been booked in an alleged assault case in Dehradun.
You will now see reels first on opening Facebook app
Facebook is testing a new user experience (UX) in India.
Instagram may let paid users browse without leaving a trace
Instagram is said to be working on a new feature called "read-only mode."
Why Google, Apple are lobbying for changes to child-safety laws
Google and Apple are lobbying state lawmakers to pass kids' online safety laws that would protect them from lawsuits, Politico reported.
Our video saying girl wasn't raped was 'scripted': LPU students
Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab have alleged that a video released by the university to counter claims of a girl being raped on campus was scripted.
DU students arrested for harassing women
Two students of Delhi University (DU) have been arrested for allegedly harassing two Hindu College students in Mukherjee Nagar on Wednesday evening.
YouTube now lets you build custom feeds with simple prompts
YouTube has announced a new feature called 'custom feeds,' which will allow users to personalize their content experience.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson shares 5-part protocol that helps improve sleep
Longevity expert Bryan Johnson, who is also an entrepreneur and author, has revealed a five-part protocol that helped him achieve a perfect sleep score for eight months.
Sexual exploitation case: 'Mahabharat' actor sent to 14-day judicial custody
Saurav Gurjar, the actor who portrayed Bhim in Mahabharat and Zor in Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva, has been arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting a 29-year-old woman.
Facebook, Instagram suffer major outage in US
Meta's social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, suffered a major outage in the United States on Sunday evening.
Meta sues UK regulator over Online Safety Act rules
Meta has filed a new lawsuit against the UK's online safety regulator, Ofcom, as the company disputes the way parts of the country's Online Safety Act are enforced.
Meta One brings premium apps and more AI for ₹549/month
Meta has launched a new subscription service called Meta One, bundling its paid offerings into a single package.
You can soon watch news clips on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is taking a step into the world of short-form content by introducing on-demand news clips.
Meta adjusts AI after bot questioned woman about her daughters
Meta has announced plans to change the prompts suggested by its AI chatbot.
Meta sued for using photos to train AI, facial recognition
Meta is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly using users' photos without consent.
Instagram now lets you add tagged posts to main grid
Instagram has launched a new feature that lets users add tagged posts directly to their main profile grid.
Instagram CEO says algorithm-free feeds could hurt user experience
Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri has warned that an algorithm-free world would lead to a worse user experience.
Jennifer Lawrence finally joins Instagram after years of avoiding it
Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence, 36, has finally joined Instagram after years of avoiding it.
Scammers now targeting Instagram creators with fake copyright strikes
Instagram creators are falling prey to a long-running scam, where fraudsters are filing fake copyright claims against their accounts.
'We will rock you': Modi walks ramp at Vadodara university
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Social media giants are staring at hefty fines in Australia
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed new laws that would hold social media giants accountable for their "duty of care" toward users under the age of 18.