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.
Australia's social media ban for teens has failed, says study
Australia's groundbreaking ban on social media for kids under 16 has largely failed, a recent study by the country's internet regulator, eSafety, revealed.
Meta India head booked over AI-generated videos of PM Modi
The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have registered two cases against Arun Srinivas, the head of Meta India, and several Facebook and Instagram accounts over AI-generated morphed content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests.
Noah Kahan slams Trump for unauthorized use of his song
Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has slammed US President Donald Trump and his administration for using the song American Cars in a White House social media post.
Meta faces trial over platforms' impact on teen mental health
The long-awaited trial between social media giant Meta and the state of Tennessee has begun in Nashville.
Why Kangana Ranaut's post against Hindu women is inviting flak
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has sparked controversy with her recent Instagram post.
NEET paper leak protests: Why Dharmendra Pradhan resigned
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday amid widespread student protests over the NEET paper leak.
Facebook doubles down on video with TikTok-inspired revamp
Facebook is planning to revamp its platform in a bid to retain users from switching to rival social media platforms like TikTok.
Margaret Qualley, Jack Antonoff have 'no plans' to reconcile
Hollywood actor Margaret Qualley and music producer Jack Antonoff, who got married in August 2023, have reportedly parted ways.
Fact check: Did SRK support students' protest?
A screenshot of a social media post allegedly by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has gone viral, leading many to believe he supported the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Teen drops lawsuit against Meta over Instagram addiction
A Florida teen, who had sued Meta for allegedly causing his depression and anxiety through its platforms, has dropped the case just days before it was scheduled to go to trial in Los Angeles.
You can now change music in your old Instagram posts
Instagram has rolled out a new feature that allows users to change the music on their previously published feed posts and carousels.
WhatsApp begins rolling out usernames after talks with Indian government
WhatsApp has reportedly begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature to select users.
Facebook, Instagram down for users globally
Facebook and Instagram, two of Meta's most popular social media platforms, are currently experiencing a major outage.
Is Blinkit's document printing service safe to use?
An incident involving a customer of Blinkit's document printing service has sparked a major debate over data privacy.
Meta AI now alerts parents if teens talk about suicide
Meta has rolled out a new safety feature for teenagers using its AI chatbot.
Centre reviewing Meta's response over child abuse content on Instagram
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is reviewing Meta's response over alleged advertisements and content promoting or facilitating child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM) on Instagram.
Rajasthan: 11-year-old abducted, sexually exploited by multiple men over days
An 11-year-old girl from Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan was allegedly abducted and sexually exploited by multiple men over four days.
Don't like AI? Don't use it: Instagram head to users
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has said that if users don't like artificial intelligence (AI), they shouldn't have it in their feed.
Meta appeals landmark social media addiction verdict
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles.
Meta pulls controversial Muse Image feature from Instagram
Meta has removed a controversial artificial intelligence (AI) feature from Instagram, following widespread criticism.
Telegram responds to Indian government's notice over controversial username feature
Telegram has responded to the Indian government's notice regarding its controversial 'username' feature.
EU says Facebook, Instagram's 'addictive design' breaks law
A preliminary EU investigation has found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to the "addictive" design features of Instagram and Facebook.
How to stop Meta AI from using your Instagram photos
Meta's new AI image-generation tool, Muse Image, has stirred up controversy over privacy concerns.
India probes Meta's new AI image generator amid privacy concerns
The Indian government is set to review Meta's latest Muse artificial intelligence (AI) image generator.
Meta's new AI image tool sparks fresh privacy worries
Meta has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) image generator, Muse Image, developed by the company's dedicated AI unit, Meta Superintelligence Labs.
Siya Goyal secretly married co-accused boyfriend after engagement to Ketan
In a shocking development in the Pune fort murder case, it is learned that Siya Goyal had secretly married her boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary four months ago, sources told NDTV.
Delhi HC orders unblocking of Cockroach Janta Party's X account
The Delhi High Court has ordered the unblocking of the X account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The decision came after the Central government said it had no objections to unblocking.
Centre to summon Meta over child abuse ads on Instagram
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to summon Meta.
Instagram promoting child abuse material in India: Report
A recent investigation by BBC Eye has revealed that Instagram has been running paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in India.
How to organize an amazing alumni meet
Organizing an alumni meet can be a rewarding experience, bringing together former students to reconnect and network.
Create a social media calendar in 5 easy steps
Creating a social media content calendar can be a game-changer for your online presence.
ShareChat eyes $400M IPO next year
Mohalla Tech Pvt., which operates Indian social network ShareChat, short-video platform Moj, and subscription-based micro-drama app QuickTV, is gearing up for a potential initial public offering (IPO) next year.
You can now reserve usernames on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched the username reservation feature, a major update in its connectivity strategy.
Instagram is enhancing user control over content feed
Instagram is working on new features to enhance user control over their content feed.
Pune realtor murder: Siya wanted to delay marriage, reveal cops
The murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal has taken a shocking turn with police revealing that his fiancée, Siya Goyal, allegedly planned the crime to delay their marriage.
Army would 'turn weapons against Kremlin': Ex-commander warns Putin
A former Russian commander has issued a stark warning to President Vladimir Putin, threatening an armed uprising if the Kremlin doesn't come clean about the Ukraine war.
Facebook launches AI companion app to help creators grow
Facebook has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) companion app, reimagining its Creator Studio tool.
Instagram's TV app now supports longer videos, episodic series
Instagram is expanding its TV app with new features like longer videos, episodic series, and live creator experiences.
India becomes FIFA's second-biggest Instagram market
India has emerged as the second-largest market for FIFA on Instagram, according to a report by Qoruz.
5 AI tools every social media manager needs in 2026
AI tools have become indispensable for social media managers, as they simplify content creation, improve scheduling, and make performance analysis actionable.
Instagram now lets you add captions to every carousel slide
Instagram has introduced a highly anticipated feature: the ability to add individual captions for each slide in a carousel post.
US company declares holiday for GTA 6 launch day
Southern California-based specialty car parts manufacturer Burger Motorsports has announced a temporary suspension of its operations on November 19.
Meta introduces new teen safety measures on Instagram and Facebook
Meta has announced a series of safety updates for teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger.