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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Topic: Instagram

‘Reform not rusticate’: SC lets Indore boy sit for ICSE exam after school expelled him for teacher memes

Supreme Court said child’s academic year can't be wasted because of actions which he’s picked up from society. Slammed Indore private school for rusticating the boy instead of reforming him.

Beauty & the ‘beef’: How Lucknow woman & lover she met on Instagram laid trap for husband

Lucknow’s Ameena met Bhopal’s Amaan through Instagram in 2022. He is now behind bars and she is on the run. Lucknow police confirm the two hatched plan to frame Ameena’s husband.

Marathi grandmothers are taking over Instagram. In nine-yard saris

The padar or pallu has a special place in these videos. 'The last generation to cover their head with a padar,' some buffoon will write.

The internet has moved beyond cats. Screaming sea lions are the new mascot

Cats have ruled the internet since their YouTube days. But after two decades, even watching tiny demons wreak devastation upon household items gets boring.

Dharmendra was vulnerable about ageing on Instagram. He addressed his followers as friends

Many of his videos and photos featured him working on his farm. Sometimes he was seen driving a tractor, tending to crops, and giving a peek into organic and agrarian lifestyle.

Proud R—Divija Bhasin’s online campaign has made everyone uncomfortable

"You can't evacuate a popular memory of a word," said Prof Rita Kothari.

How ‘school mein maje’ Instagram post by student led HC to suspend teacher’s sentence in POCSO case

Teacher was sentenced under POCSO Act & sections of IPC for molesting the student. HC suspended his sentence pending appeal against conviction.

‘Delete or you’ll find me nearby’—Kamal Kaur Bhabhi murder accused’s chilling message to influencers

In video message, Mehron said he & his aides had warned the Punjabi influencer against spreading 'obscenity' through her posts, but she did not pay heed & was 'punished for her sins'.

Hania Amir to Ali Zafar, Pakistani celebrities go off Indian Instagram after ‘legal request’

Drama channels such as Hum TV and ARY Digital have also been removed, including from Indian YouTube. Actor Fawad Khan and singer Atif Aslam’s Instagram accounts appear to be safe for now.

Sharing Reels creates ‘I thought of you’ moments. Instagram’s Blend takes that away

I don’t share the same reels with all my friends. Some get the memes, others get the moods, and a few the occasional romantic quote. But with Blend, those lines blur.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.