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  Instagram Plus Premium launched with exclusive features; subscription starts at USD 3.99 per month

  Technology | June 09, 2026 17:17 IST

  Instagram unveiled its new Plus Premium subscription plan, offering enhanced personalisation, advanced audience controls and exclusive story features. The paid service is designed to provide a more customised social media experience while keeping the standard version free for all users.

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  Why is Nushrratt Bharuccha in the spotlight? Her Instagram Story has everyone talking

  June 03, 2026 13:33 IST

  Nushrratt Bharuccha is trending after a screen-recording video of an Instagram Story linked to RCB's IPL 2026 win surfaced online. Know more details here.

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  Why did Karan Johar unfollow Shah Rukh Khan, Manish Malhotra from Instagram? Filmmaker reveals

  May 28, 2026 23:28 IST

  Karan Johar on Thursday night clarified that his recent unfollowing of celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Manish Malhotra and Ananya Panday was shared via an Instagram story. The move had sparked speculation online, but he has now addressed it publicly. Read on to find out the reason behind it.

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  'Photo click kar sakte hain': Delhi woman’s wholesome encounter with AC technicians wins hearts

  Trending | May 27, 2026 15:29 IST

  A Delhi woman’s viral video about AC technicians repairing her air conditioner has touched the internet after one of them noticed her sketches and quietly revealed his own artistic talent, leaving her emotional and viewers deeply moved.

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  Instagram brings teleprompter for Reels creators: Here’s how it works

  Technology | May 27, 2026 11:39 IST

  Instagram has introduced a new Teleprompter feature for content creators to record smoother and error-free Reels. The feature allows users to paste scripts directly inside the app and read them on-screen while recording videos.

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  Mumbai creator tries collecting ‘100 aashirwaads’ from strangers in 1 hour | Watch

  May 20, 2026 16:35 IST

  A Mumbai content creator went viral after attempting a surprisingly wholesome challenge of collecting 100 blessings from strangers within an hour. What began with awkward reactions slowly turned into a heartwarming social media moment.

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  Instagram Instants launched to share disappearing photos and upgrade teen safety

  Technology | May 14, 2026 14:15 IST

  Instagram Instants is a new feature designed for sharing spontaneous and unfiltered photos with friends. The feature introduces disappearing photo sharing directly within Instagram and also comes with a standalone Instants app in select countries.

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  Mother's Day 2026: Luka Chuppi to Tu Kitni Achhi Hai, 6 Bollywood songs to dedicate to your mother

  May 10, 2026 13:49 IST

  This Mother's Day 2026, we’ve curated a list of Bollywood songs like Luka Chuppi, Chunar and Tu Kitni Achhi Hai that beautifully capture the love and bond shared between mothers and children, perfect for your Instagram posts.

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  ‘Instagram Plus’ subscription with Premium Story features being tested: What’s new?

  Technology | April 01, 2026 13:53 IST

  Instagram is testing a new ‘Instagram Plus’ subscription that could offer premium Story features like longer duration, rewatch insights, and audience controls. The feature is currently in limited testing and may roll out globally in the future.

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  No more fake accounts on social media: Centre considering KYC rules

  Technology | March 25, 2026 20:30 IST

  The Indian government may soon introduce mandatory KYC verification for social media, gaming, and dating apps to tackle fake accounts and rising cybercrimes. A parliamentary panel has recommended stricter rules to improve online safety, especially for women and children.

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  Instagram adds Tap-to-Pause for Reels, replaces press-and-hold gesture

  Technology | March 19, 2026 19:12 IST

  Instagram has introduced a new tap-to-pause feature for Reels, allowing users to pause and resume videos with a single tap. The update improves usability and gives viewers more control over content playback.

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  Instagram introduces AI Voice Effects in DMs: Users get 8 fun voice filters in India

  Technology | March 18, 2026 13:59 IST

  Instagram has rolled out a new AI Voice Effects feature in India, allowing users to apply eight different voice filters to voice notes in DMs. The update enhances chat creativity and is part of Instagram’s growing AI feature ecosystem.

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  Instagram down: Thousands report issues accessing the Meta-owned app

  Technology | March 11, 2026 9:36 IST

  Instagram experienced a disruption on Tuesday, with thousands of users reporting problems accessing the platform. Downdetector recorded more than 4,700 complaints during the outage.

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  Indonesia moves to ban social media for children under 16

  World | March 06, 2026 15:42 IST

  The minister said the government had approved a regulation aimed at protecting young users from potential risks on digital platforms. Under the new measure, minors below the age of 16 will not be allowed to create or maintain accounts on platforms considered high-risk.

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  Meta upgrades teen safety: Parents to get notifications for suicide-related searches

  Technology | February 26, 2026 22:00 IST

  Meta will begin notifying parents if supervised teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content on Instagram. The feature will roll out next week in select English-speaking countries, with global expansion planned later this year.

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  PM Modi only world leader with 100 million followers on Instagram; over twice as many as Trump

  India | February 26, 2026 7:46 IST

  PM Modi is the most followed world leader on Instagram, with 100 million followers. He is followed by US President Donald Trump, who has around 43.2 million followers.

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  Instagram hack to stay online but appear offline: Follow these simple steps

  Technology | February 25, 2026 23:17 IST

  Instagram’s latest update allows users to stay online while appearing offline by disabling Active Status. This feature helps reduce social pressure and improves privacy.

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  Is social media clinically addictive? Instagram chief says no in trial

  Technology | February 12, 2026 6:58 IST

  Instagram head Adam Mosseri told a Los Angeles court that he does not believe people can be clinically addicted to social media. His testimony comes in a landmark case seeking to hold platforms accountable for alleged harms to children.

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  Instagram’s new AI Face Swap feature spotted: Is it a threat to privacy?

  Technology | February 11, 2026 23:52 IST

  Instagram is reportedly developing an AI-powered face swap feature called “Create My Likeness.” The tool may allow users to generate AI images and videos using their own or others’ likeness, with permission-based controls to prevent misuse.

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  Instagram may soon get Snapchat-style ‘Instants’ photo sharing feature

  Technology | February 10, 2026 12:57 IST

  Meta is reportedly developing a new Snapchat-style app called Instants, along with a similar feature for Instagram. The tool allows users to send disappearing photos that vanish after being viewed or expire within 24 hours.