Saturday, April 20, 2024

Agra

Zeenat Aman posts ‘vintage smoulder’, shares analytics of Instagram account

MUMBAI: Veteran actress Zeenat Aman, who is known as the ‘Queen of Instagram’ owing to her engaging posts on Instagram, shared a throwback picture of herself on Saturday.

6-year-old girl raped by 11-year-old boy in Agra

AGRA: A six-year-old girl has been allegedly raped by an 11-year-old boy in a village in Agra, an official said.

Water crisis looms large over Agra as summer heat intensifies

AGRA: Authorities in Agra are on high alert as the supply of water from Ganga through the crucial 140 km pipeline from a canal in Palda, in Bulandshahr district, faces an abrupt disruption.

Prayagraj prepares for an election without Atiq Ahmad

PRAYAGRAJ: Six Prime Ministers of the country have had a strong connection with Prayagraj, earlier known as Allahabad, but sadly, today, the constituency is known for all the wrong reasons.

Man arrested for raping minor in Agra

AGRA: The Agra police on Thursday arrested a man for allegedly raping a minor girl in Khandauli police station area, the police said.

Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal sues Musk, billionaire responds with emoji

SAN FRANCISCO: Indian-origin Parag Agrawal, former CEO of Twitter (now called X), and three other employees have sued Elon Musk for about $128 million in unpaid severance.

Transformative Program on Computerized Accounting at Maharaja Agrasen University concludes.

BADDI: Maharaja Agrasen University, Baddi, in collaboration with the Regional Center for Entrepreneurship Development (RCED) and the Tech Mahindra Foundation, concluded a comprehensive 10-day training program on computerized accounting. The program aimed to equip participants with essential skills for modern financial management, catering to professionals and students alike.

Army aspirant ends life leaving ‘Miss you Indian Army’ message on Instagram

JAIPUR: An Army aspirant identified as Dinesh Kharol (18) committed suicide by hanging himself with a muffler at the hostel of Udaan Defence Academy located on Zanana Road in the Christian Ganj area in Ajmer.

Akhilesh joins Rahul's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Agra

AGRA: In a display of unity among INDIA members, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, on Sunday, joined the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi in Agra.

Meta expands Instagram's creator marketplace to new markets, including India

NEW DELHI: Meta (formerly Facebook) on Thursday said that it is expanding Instagram's creator marketplace to eight new markets, including India, to help more brands and creators work together on partnerships.

Viagra 'a possible solution' to treat oxygen-deprived newborns: Study

TORONTO: Viagra, primarily known as an erectile dysfunction drug, may also help treat babies who run out of oxygen during pregnancy or at birth (neonatal encephalopathy), according to a study.

Janhvi apologises to sister Khushi on Instagram for fighting

MUMBAI: Actresses and real life sisters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor sorted out their sibling skirmish on Instagram.

3 dead in Agra-Lucknow Expressway accident

UNNAO: Three people were killed and six seriously injured in an accident on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway on Thursday.

Kushbu pens heartfelt posts to daughters on Instagram

CHENNAI: Actress, producer and politician Kushbu Sundar on Wednesday penned two heartfelt posts, one each to both her daughters on Instagram.

Instagram tests feature to let users pin posts to their profile

SAN FRANCISO: Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram has confirmed that it is exploring a new feature that lets users pin specific posts to their profile above their photo grid.

What next for Parag Agrawal with Elon Musk as Twitter boss

SAN FRANCISO: After Tesla CEO Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion, its Indian-origin CEO Parag Agrawal said on Tuesday that the micro-blogging platform has a purpose and relevance that impacts the entire world.

Meta empowers 1.5 mn nonprofits in Instagram Reels on Earth Day

NEW DELHI; Meta has announced that people in more than 30 countries can donate and create fundraisers directly in Instagram Reels for more than 1.5 million nonprofits.

Instagram to tweak ranking system to boost original content

NEW DELHI: Meta-owned Instagram is going to tweak its algorithm to improve its ranking system and better highlight original content from creators, its head Adam Mosseri has announced.

Instagram says it is removing 'Recent' tab for some users

SAN FRANCISO: Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram said that it is testing more recent and timely content in 'Top' and 'Reels' tabs in hashtags and removing the 'Recent' tab.

Instagram influencer trolls Katrina's cooking skills, actress responds

MUMBAI: Katrina Kaif was recently trolled by a social media influencer over her cooking skills. Katrina often shares pictures of delicacies which she bakes or cooks for her husband Vicky Kaushal.

Agra deserves recognition as heritage city

AGRA: Other than a ritualistic exhibition of photographs and free entry to monuments, the Agra office of the Archaelogical Survey of India has done nothing tangible to instil in the local citizenry a sense of respect and pride in the heritage of the country.

Twitter will follow 'rigorous' process on Musk offer: Parag Agrawal

SAN FRANCISCO: After Elon Musk made a hostile bid to acquire Twitter for nearly $43 billion, its Indian-origin CEO Parag Agrawal has tried to convince employees that the micro-blogging platform would follow a "rigorous process".

Man shot at after argument at petrol pump in UP's Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ: A man was critically injured after being shot at by another man at a petrol pump in Nawabganj area of Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district onMonday.

Elon Musk will not join Twitter's board, says CEO Parag Agrawal

SAN FRANCISCO: In a dramatic twist, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has announced that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will not join the board of the company, saying that "he believes it is for the best".

Use of viagra may lead to blindness: Study

TORONTO: Regular use of viagra, used to treat erectile dysfunction, can harm your vision leaving you blind, a study has claimed.

Instagram 'slashes' payouts to creators by 70% on Reels

SAN FRANCISO: Meta-owned Instagram has reportedly slashed creators' payout by as much as 70 per cent while increasing target metrics for monetisation for them on the platform.

TikTok owner ByteDance 'scraped' content from Instagram, Snapchat

SAN FRANCISCO: Chinese short-video-making app TikTok's parent company ByteDance allegedly made fake accounts with content taken from Instagram, Snapchat and other social media platforms, a new report has claimed.

TV stars taking over Instagram with their fashion sense

NEW DELHI: Aside from Bollywood celebrities who have achieved name and fame in their own industry, we cannot ignore television stars who are well-liked by audiences for their acting ability and fashion sense. With a sizable fan base, these television actors are taking Instagram by storm.

Advocate Dhami expresses grief over burning of Guru Granth Sahib at Jagraon

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee *SGPC) has expressed sorrow over the burning Five Saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Gurdwara Ajitsar Sahib in Jagraon due to short circuit of electricity.

Instagram rolls out product-tagging to all users in US

SAN FRANCISCO: Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram will now let all users tag products in their posts in the US.

Russia bans FB, Instagram; labels Meta as 'extremist'

MOSCOW: A Moscow court has ruled to ban Facebook and Instagram in Russia, labelling the parent company of the two social networks Meta Platforms Inc. as "extremist".

Two dozen injured as bus falls into ditch in Agra

AGRA:Nearly two dozen passengers were injured after a bus plunged into a 12-feet-deep ditch near the Jamalnagar Bhains village in Agra, police said.

Instagram hides followers for private accounts in Russia, Ukraine

NEW DELHI: Instagram has begun hiding information about people's followers, who they're following, and people who are following each other for private accounts in Russia and Ukraine to reduce the spread of misinformation.

Maha Police reshuffle: Acting DGP Pandey, Mumbai CoP Nagrale swap posts

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Government on Monday appointed Acting Director General of Police Sanjay Pandey as the new Mumbai Commissioner of Police, a DGP-rank post.

Instagram quietly limits 'daily time limit' option

SAN FRANCISCO: Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram reportedly appears to have quietly removed the ability for mobile users to set a lower daily time limit reminder than 30 minutes.

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal takes 'few weeks' of parental leave

NEW DELHI: Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, 37, is taking "a few weeks" of paternity leave for the birth of his second child, the micro-blogging platform has confirmed.

Sunita Kejriwal should tell what her husband Arvind Kejriwal has to do with RSS organization Swadeshi Jagran Manch: Akali Dal

CHANDIGARH:The Shiromani Akali Dal today asked Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, to tell Punjabis during her visit to Punjab tomorrow what her husband's association with Swadeshi Jagran Manch was like. There is a connection.

Family says Agra man beaten to death, but police claims heart attack

AGRA: In yet another case of alleged custodial death, a 36-year-old auto driver was reportedly beaten to death by police in Agra.

Blackmailed on Instagram, man commits suicide in K'taka

BENGALURU: Blackmailed for obscene pictures on Instagram, a young engineer in Bengaluru has committed suicide by coming under train near Malleshwaram locality.

Battle for UP: Transgender to contest Agra Cantt seat

AGRA: A 26-year-old transgender, Radhika Bai, is all set to contest the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls as an Independent from the reserve Agra Cantt constituency.

Shruti Haasan to conduct live Instagram sessions on social issues for b'day

CHENNAI: Actress and singer Shruti Haasan will conduct a series of live Instagram sessions on various social issues as part of her birthday celebrations this year.

Urvashi Rautela Hits 45 million followers on Instagram celebrates by performing a super dangerous stunt on the top of the world

MUMBAI: Urvashi Rautela, Bollywood's youngest superstar with a massive following, has established her career both overseas and in Bollywood by working hard and dedicating herself to success every day. With her breathtaking look and extraordinary appeal, this international actress has always fascinated all of her lovers. The actress has made sure because of her hard work to embark a place in the hearts of the audience Urvashi is indeed a trendsetter and she is a complete fashionista.

Agra woman dies after 81 days of protest

AGRA: Rani Devi, who had been protesting for 81 days demanding a road and proper drainage system in Dhanoli, Ajeejpura and Siroli villages in Uttar Pradesh's Agra, has died at the protest site.

Instagram to 'double down' on video, focus on Reels in 2022: Report

SAN FRANCISCO: In a video message, Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram's head Adam Mosseri said that the platform will "double down" on video and focus on Reels in the upcoming year.

Akbar Allahabadi's name changed to Akbar 'Prayagraji', probe ordered

LUCKNOW: What is in a name, asked Shakespeare. But it is a lot if one belongs to a place that has changed its name. Well-known poet Akbar Allahabadi has been mentioned as 'Akbar Prayagraji after the name of Allahabad was changed to Prayagraj by the Yogi Adityanath government, three years ago.

Actors go nostalgic as 'Ghar Ek Mandir: Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki' hits century

MUMBAI:As social drama 'Ghar Ek Mandir: Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki' has crossed the 100-episode landmark, the actors recounted their association with the show and the journey so far.

Indian company gifts NFT to Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal

NEW DELHI:With an aim to pay tribute to Parag Agarwal, the newly-appointed CEO of Twitter, premium tea company Vahdam India on Thursday announced that it has gifted a personalised NFT to the Indian-origin CEO.

PM Modi to attend programmes related to women in Prayagraj today

LUCKNOW: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Prayagraj on Tuesday to attend programmes related to women.

Missing' minor PIO Swedish girl traced to Instagram pal in Mumbai, rescued

MUMBAI:Notching a major investigation success, the Mumbai Police have traced a minor girl of Indian origin -- reported 'missing' from Sweden -- to her Instagram friend in Mumbai, officials said here on Saturday.

Instagram announces the '25 Under 25 Instagrammers of India'

NEW DELHI: Instagram has always been a place where individuals could express themselves while also being entertained. Reels, on the other hand, has seen an increase in the amount of young individuals showing their skills and building a strong community as a result of its launch. As part of the platform's marketing campaign this year, creators were honoured by emphasising their accomplishment across many media formats. Now, as part of the same initiative, '25 Under 25 Instagrammers of India' is another step.

Acid attack survivors reopen their cafe in Agra

AGRA: Sheroes Hangout Cafe, run by acid attack survivors, has reopened in Agra and Lucknow, after almost two years, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Instagram launches 'Take a Break,' other features for teens

SAN FRANCISCO:After whistleblower Frances Haugen leaked internal company research suggesting Instagram's negative effect on teenagers, the Meta-owned photo-sharing platform on Tuesday launched a 'Take a Break' and other safety features for teenagers.

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Pak's great betrayal in Af: Bagram airbase pull out is Step 1

NEW DELHI: US troops handed over the control of Bagram America military base to Afghan authorities on July 2.
A massive US air force cargo aircraft took off carrying the last remaining troops at the base. For the Afghans, Bagram was a symbol of America's commitment and resolve to bring peace to the war- torn country.

Instagram tests users share link in stories

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram is testing a new feature that will allow users to share links in stories through new linking stickers.

Gang-rape accused found hanging in Agra jail

AGRA:An undertrial prisoner, accused of gang-rape, allegedly hanged himself in the Agra district jail premises, said officials. The family, however, suspects foul play.The deceased, identified as Yogesh Kumar, 25, was one of the accused in a case of gang-rape that took place in March, the jail authorities said.

You may soon post on Instagram from desktop

SAN FRANCISCO:Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram might soon let its users post from their computers.A number of Twitter users noticed that the test feature had gone live on Thursday and Instagram confirmed the test to TechCrunch.

Zee Punjabi’s ‘ Chhoti Jathani’ Reels are popping up with some amazing Reels on Instagram

CHANDIGARH: Instagram can be seen buzzing on some amazing Reels. Some of them are just amazing in uplifting your mood. And with new trends popping up now and then, Zee Punjabi’s new Reel on ‘Chhoti Jathani’ is a feel-good vibe. The show has premiered on June 14th on Zee Punjabi and is a talk of the town. The Reel on Darani Jathani boli is ruling the Punjabi Reel trend these days. So, what are you waiting for, dive right in and be a part of the trend.

As pandemic subsides, Taj & other Agra monuments to reopen after 2 months

AGRA: With some respite on the Covid-19 pandemic front, after steep decline in numbers, the district authorities are all set to welcome domestic tourists to the historical monuments in Agra.

As pandemic subsides, Taj & other Agra monuments to reopen after 2 months

AGRA: With some respite on the Covid-19 pandemic front, after steep decline in numbers, the district authorities are all set to welcome domestic tourists to the historical monuments in Agra.

Agra hospital in controversy to be sealed, patients being shifted

 AGRA: The Paras hospital in Agra is being sealed following the death of 22 patients reportedly due to a shortage of oxygen. The district administration has taken this decision after investigation on Tuesday afternoon.

Viral video of patients' death sends shock waves through Agra, 22 dead unaccounted

AGRA: A video purportedly of a director of a private nursing home in Agra claiming several Covid patients died as a result of a mock exercise that allegedly cut off medical oxygen supply, has gone viral.

Two associates of Gangster and drug smuggler Jaipal Bhullar arrested for Jagraon shootout

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police has arrested two of the main accused in the sensational killing of CIA Assistant Sub Inspectors (ASIs), Bhagwan Singh and Dalwinderjit Singh, who were gunned down in cold blood in Jagraon Grain Market on May 15.

Instagram plans to send 2FA codes on WhatsApp: Report

SAN FRANCISCO:Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram is working on a new feature that allows users to choose if they want to receive 2FA codes through WhatsApp Messenger or WhatsApp Business.

Instagram will soon let users post from its website

SAN FRANCISCO:Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram is reportedly working on an update to its desktop website that will allow users to create posts from there as well.

Kangana: Instagram has deleted my post where I threatened to demolish Covid

MUMBAI:Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut on Sunday alleged that Instagram has deleted her post where she speaks about demolishing Covid.Kangana took a sarcastic jibe at Instagram saying there is a Covid fan club.

Instagram head apologises for bug that deleted story posts

NEW DELHI: Facebook-owned Instagram has apologised for a technical bug that deleted the story posts by millions of users, including social activists, globally.
Instagram Head Adam Mosseri said in a tweet on Friday that the platform experienced a technical bug, which impacted millions of people's stories, highlights and archives around the world.

Agra fashion designer dies of Covid, police perform last rites

AGRA: Agra-based fashion designer, Sharda Whabi, was found dead in her house in Jaipuria Sunrise Colony, possibly due to Covid. She lived alone since her husband and two sons are based in Dubai.

Instagram rolls out auto-captioning sticker in Stories

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram is rolling out a new sticker to Stories that allows English-speaking users to add auto-generated captions to their videos.

Instagram takes on Clubhouse with audio-only live streams

SAN FRANCISCO: In a bid to take on invite-only audio chat app Clubhouse, Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram has introduced a new feature in its Live that allows users to turn off their phone's camera when broadcasting.

UP businessman's O2 plant to feed 3 Prayagraj hospitals

PRAYAGRAJ(Uttar Pradesh): At a time when several states are reeling under the impact of oxygen shortage amid the raging pandemic, a businessman in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj has initiated a plan to set up an oxygen plant in the city with a capacity to feed requirements of, at least, three government hospitals free of cost forever.

Agra Covid situation grim as medical infra overstressed

AGRA: The alarming surge in the number of fresh Covid-19 cases in Agra has pushed the citys medical infrastructure close to a virtual collapse.
The number of fresh cases officially reported on Monday was 437, with six deaths. The total number of active cases now stands at 4,197.

Instagram is bringing ads to Reels

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook-owned short video-making app Instagram Reels is bringing ads to Reels in few countries, including India.The full-screen ads will be arriving first in India, Germany, Brazil and Australia before landing in more countries "in the coming months."

Cabinet Minister Channi expresses grief over sad demise of former MLA Jagraj Singh Gill

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet Minister Mr. Charanjit Singh Channi has expressed deep shock and grief over the sad demise of former MLA Jagraj Singh Gill. He was detected positive for Corona and died in hospital.

Punjab CM mourns passing away of veteran Congress leader Jagraj Singh Gill

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday condoled the sad demise of veteran Congress leader and Ex- MLA Jagraj Singh Gill (95), who passed away here today this morning in a private hospital after struggling with Coronavirus.

Instagram's new feature to combat hate speech, abuse

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook-owned Instagram on Wednesday announced a new feature to protect people from seeing abusive direct messages (DMs), as well as the ability to prevent someone you've blocked from contacting you from a new account.

Janhvi Kapoor posts a fun reel on Instagram

MUMBAI: Janhvi Kapoor on Friday took to social media to post a fun reel with her friends.
The reel has been shot through a window and Janhvi and her friends can be seen dancing one by one. They also do a group dance at the poolside, at the end of the reel.

2nd Covid wave leaves Agra's tourism industry reeling again

AGRA: The alarming surge of Covid-19 cases in the Taj city, one patient every ten minutes, 242 cases on Wednesday including politicians and officials, has hit the tourism industry hard which was only beginning to limp back to some kind of normalcy in January and February.

Sasural Simar Ka 2' cast shoots in Agra

NEW DELHI: The popular soap "Sasural Simar Ka" is all set to return with season two, and the cast is currently shooting in Agra. Dipika Kakar, Jayati Bhatia, Radhika Muthukumar, and Tanya Sharma are among cast and crew members shooting in the city of Taj.

Alarm bells ring again in Agra as Covid cases surge

AGRA: In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases in the city, the district health department has added more beds to the wards, upped the oxygen supply and streamlined the medical infrastructure in the city.

Man asks protester for her Instagram without realising it's Rihanna

NEW YORK: During a "Stop Asian Hate" march in New York City, a man who wanted to tag her in a photograph approached Rihanna to ask for her Instagram handle without realising whom he was talking to.

Agra mayor's fast to highlight pollution opens pandora's box

 AGRA: A day long fast by the BJP mayor of Agra, Navin Jain, to highlight the problem of pollution in the Taj city, on Friday, along-with hundreds of party workers flouting Covid-19 safety norms, has virtually opened a pandora's box.

Fresh Krishna Janmabhoomi plea seeks digging in Agra's Red Fort

MATHURA(Uttar Pradesh): A fresh plea has been filed in the Mathura mosque land case, seeking the court's directions to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) or any other competent authority to scientifically dig out Lord Krishna's sculpture "buried under the stairs of a small mosque next to Diwan-e-Khas at the Red Fort in Agra by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1669".

Instagram launches TikTok style feature 'Remix' on Reels

NEW DELHI: In its bid to further take on Chinese short-form video app TikTok, Facebook-owned Instagram has announced a new feature called Remix that will let users create, share and add their own perspective and fun on its Reels platform.

Fake romance, influencer scams thriving on Instagram

NEW DELHI: Facebook-owned Instagram has seen a surge in frauds on its platform that were up by 50 per cent since the pandemic began, and scams related to romance, phishing and influencer sponsors top the chart, a new report said on Tuesday.

SUV case: Mumbai Police chief shunted, Nagrale new CP

MUMBAI: In a huge fallout of the mystery SUV case, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday shunted out Mumbai Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh and replaced him with current Director-General of Police Hemant Nagrale, Home Minister Anil Deshmukh announced.

5 killed in Agra as sceptic tank caves in

AGRA(Uttar Pradesh):Five persons, including four of a family, were killed when a septic tank they were digging in Pratap Pura village of Agra district caved in.
District Magistrate of Agra, Prabhu N. Singh, said, "The five deceased were involved in digging of a septic tank when mud collapsed into the pit that had been dug. One person died on spot while four others were rushed to S.N. Medical College where they were declared dead on arrival."

Agra road accident: Death toll reaches 9

AGRA: Nine persons were killed and three seriously injured when a Scorpio vehicle rammed into a container on Thursday morning in the Etmadpur area here.

Jilted lover held in Agra double murder case

AGRA: The 20-year-old jilted lover, who had allegedly stabbed his girlfriend and her mother to death, has been arrested after a brief encounter with police.
The incident happened on Monday in Agra's Bah area. The accused, who is pursuing his graduation, was remanded to judicial custody after being produced in the court, said the police.

Double murder in Agra leads to panic

AGRA (UP): A mother and her daughter were brutally murdered in their house by a young man of the same village.

Abhishek Bachchan begins shooting in Agra jail for 'Dasvin'

AGRA: Shooting for 'Dasvin', starring Abhishek Bachchan, Yami Gautam, Nirmat Kaur, began at the Agra Central jail where a huge set has been created in circle number four.

Year after the pandemic hit, Agra limps back to normalcy

AGRA: Almost a year after the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country, the Taj city is slowly limping back to normalcy, though the hospitality industry continues to struggle as foreign visitors are not coming due to the suspension of international flights.

FB, Instagram ramp up hate speech, bullying content removal

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook has removed 26.9 million pieces of hate speech content in the fourth quarter of 2020 -- up from 22.1 million in Q3 and the company gives credit to improvements in its automated systems that catch and purge such comments.

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