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Congress alleges government blocked Rahul-Vijay reel; Centre denies
The Indian National Congress has accused Instagram of blocking a reel and photo post of Rahul Gandhi, featuring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay.
ISI-linked module plotted strikes on Delhi temple, dhaba, military camp
Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), had allegedly planned attacks on a historic temple in Delhi and a popular dhaba on the Delhi-Sonipat highway.
Virat Kohli, Priyanka Chopra lose followers after Instagram's bot purge
Instagram has reportedly deleted millions of fake and inactive accounts, leading to a significant drop in follower counts for several high-profile celebrities.
Instagram ends encrypted DMs today: Can Meta read your chats?
Meta is set to remove a key privacy feature from Instagram on Friday, allowing the company access to users' direct messages (DMs).
Meta's AI will analyze bone structure to determine your age
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) initiative.
Meta is building AI agent to run your daily life
Meta is working on a highly personalized artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, the Financial Times reported.
Why Nykaa has been sued by Zee Entertainment
Zee Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Nykaa, accusing the latter of using its copyrighted songs in Instagram reels for product promotion.
Reposting on Instagram? New rules will slash your views
Instagram has announced a major policy change aimed at content aggregators—accounts that frequently repost content they didn't create or primarily share other people's work as photos and carousels.
Meta failed to keep under-13s off Facebook and Instagram: EU
Meta has been accused of violating European Union (EU) laws by failing to keep children under 13 off its Facebook and Instagram platforms.
Want to rent decor items? Follow these tips
Renting decor items can be a cost-effective way to spruce up your space without burning a hole in your pocket.
Singapore: French teen faces jail for licking vending machine straw
An 18-year-old French student, identified as Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, is facing legal trouble in Singapore after he posted a video of himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and putting it back.
Padma Shri awardee, photographer Raghu Rai passes away at 83
Raghu Rai, a legendary Indian photographer and photojournalist, has passed away at the age of 83.
Norway plans social media ban for children under 16
Norway has announced plans to introduce a bill in parliament by the end of this year, banning children under the age of 16 from using social media.
Social media management made easy with AI
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing social media management by equipping marketers with capabilities to simplify workflows, boost engagement, and make data-driven decisions.
Meta now lets parents view topics child discussed with AI
Meta has introduced a new feature in its supervision tools, allowing parents to view the topics their teens have discussed with Meta AI over the past week.
Instagram's new app is only for sharing disappearing photos
Instagram is testing a new image-sharing app called "Instants." The company confirmed the development to TechCrunch.
Who was Divyanka Sirohi? Haryanvi actor dies at 30
Haryanvi actor Divyanka Sirohi, who starred in over 50 music videos, has died at the age of 30.
Man arrested for abusing actor Anasuya Bharadwaj on social media
The Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly posting defamatory and abusive content against Telugu actor Anasuya Bharadwaj on social media.
Social media break boosts well-being, Stanford University study finds
A recent study led by Stanford University has shown that taking a break from social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can have positive effects on emotional well-being.
Amravati rape-accused celebrates birthday with cops; video goes viral
Ayaan Ahmed, the main accused in the Amravati sexual abuse and blackmail case, celebrated his birthday on a public road with police personnel.
Motorola India sues social media platforms, creators over 'defamatory' content
Motorola has filed a lawsuit against several social media platforms and content creators in India.
Privacy groups urge Meta to scrap facial recognition in glasses
More than 70 civil liberties, domestic violence, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+, labor and immigrant advocacy groups have urged Meta to ditch plans of introducing facial recognition on its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses.
Dehradun: Man arrested for spying for ISI-linked terrorist
The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttarakhand Police has arrested a 29-year-old man, Vikrant Kashyap, for allegedly collaborating with a Pakistan-based terrorist.
No 'zombie drug': Bengaluru police debunk viral video
The Bagalur police in Bengaluru have arrested a 29-year-old man for spreading misinformation about a "zombie drug" through a viral video.
Muse Spark launch pushes Meta AI app into top 5
Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) app has seen a massive surge in downloads following the launch of its latest AI model, Muse Spark.
Instagram now lets you edit your comments
Instagram has introduced a long-awaited feature, allowing users to edit their comments within 15 minutes of posting.
Meta unveils Muse Spark, first AI model from superintelligence team
Meta Platforms has unveiled Muse Spark, the first artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by its superintelligence team.
Zareen Khan's mother Parveen dies at 65
Bollywood actor Zareen Khan's mother, Parveen Khan, died on Wednesday in Mumbai.
Social media trial reminds me of tobacco cases: Whistleblower
A Los Angeles jury recently ruled that Meta and YouTube intentionally designed their products to be addictive and harm children.
'Watch war from villa': Dubai realtor's pitch sparks outrage
A Dubai-based realtor, Abubakar Siddiq, has sparked controversy with a marketing video for luxury villas overlooking the Strait of Hormuz.
Instagram's paid plan is being tested: What does it offer?
Meta has started testing a new paid subscription model for Instagram, called Instagram Plus. The company confirmed the development to TechCrunch.
Centre proposes IT rule changes to regulate user-posted news
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Rules.
'Should call terrorist to act?': 'Dhurandhar' actor defends negative role
Vivek Sinha, who played the role of hijacker Zahoor Mistry in Dhurandhar, has defended his decision to accept the part.
Rahul Banerjee dies from accidental drowning: Last post goes viral
Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee (43) died on Sunday due to accidental drowning at Talsari Beach near Digha, West Bengal. The news has left the Bengali entertainment industry and his fans shocked.
Modi remains world's most popular leader: Study by US firm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has topped the global popularity charts once again, according to a recent survey by United States-based data analytics firm Morning Consult.
Meta using AI to boost shopping on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the shopping experience on its social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
You can now insert shopping links in Instagram, Facebook posts
Meta is set to introduce shopping links directly into posts on Instagram and Facebook.
TikTok bans accounts using AI to impersonate Black influencers
TikTok has banned nearly 20 accounts for using artificial intelligence (AI) to impersonate Black female influencers.
PM Modi becomes India's longest-serving head of government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving head of government in India, surpassing former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling's record.
Meta to use new AI system to monitor content
Meta has announced the rollout of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems for content enforcement.