<p>A tragic road accident in Gujarat’s&nbsp;Rajkot&nbsp;district has claimed the lives of two young people after a high-speed car crash that reportedly occurred while they were filming a social media reel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The incident took place late at night near&nbsp;Jetpur&nbsp;when three boys were travelling in a sedan and allegedly recording a video for social media while driving at a very high speed. According to police officials, a 20-year old identified as Avadh Tiwari who was driving, lost control of the vehicle and the car rammed into the wall of a farmhouse along the roadside.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The impact of the crash was severe, leaving the vehicle badly damaged. Tiwari, died on the spot due to serious injuries. A teenage passenger, 16-year-old Devraj Gosai, was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries during treatment. A third passenger, identified as 22-year-old Akshay Vaghela, survived the crash but remains critically injured and is currently undergoing treatment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Preliminary investigations suggest that the group was filming a video reel for&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;while driving the car at high speed. Police sources said videos circulating on social media appear to show the youths recording themselves moments before the accident. Authorities are now examining the footage as part of the investigation to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the crash.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Officials said the car was reportedly being driven at a speed of over 120 km per hour when the driver lost control. The vehicle crashed directly into a boundary wall, causing massive damage and leaving the occupants trapped inside. Locals who heard the loud crash rushed to the spot and alerted emergency services.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Police also revealed that the vehicle involved in the accident had an “applied for registration” marking, indicating that it had not yet received a permanent registration number. Authorities are now verifying the ownership details of the car.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The incident has once again raised concerns about the growing trend of youngsters filming risky social media reels while driving. Police officials have urged people, especially young drivers, to avoid dangerous stunts and distractions on the road, warning that such behaviour can have fatal consequences.</p>

Two youths were killed and another critically injured after a high-speed car crash in Rajkot district of Gujarat while allegedly filming a social media reel. Police said the car, driven at over 120 kmph, crashed into a farmhouse wall near Jetpur after the driver lost control.

A tragic road accident in Gujarat’s Rajkot district has claimed the lives of two young people after a high-speed car crash that reportedly occurred while they were filming a social media reel. The incident took place late at night near Jetpur when three boys were travelling in a sedan and allegedly recording a video for social media while driving at a very high speed. According to police officials, a 20-year old identified as Avadh Tiwari who was driving, lost control of the vehicle and the car rammed into the wall of a farmhouse along the roadside. The impact of the crash was severe, leaving the vehicle badly damaged. Tiwari, died on the spot due to serious injuries. A teenage passenger, 16-year-old Devraj Gosai, was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries during treatment. A third passenger, identified as 22-year-old Akshay Vaghela, survived the crash but remains critically injured and is currently undergoing treatment. Preliminary investigations suggest that the group was filming a video reel for Instagram while driving the car at high speed. Police sources said videos circulating on social media appear to show the youths recording themselves moments before the accident. Authorities are now examining the footage as part of the investigation to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the crash. Officials said the car was reportedly being driven at a speed of over 120 km per hour when the driver lost control. The vehicle crashed directly into a boundary wall, causing massive damage and leaving the occupants trapped inside. Locals who heard the loud crash rushed to the spot and alerted emergency services. Police also revealed that the vehicle involved in the accident had an “applied for registration” marking, indicating that it had not yet received a permanent registration number. Authorities are now verifying the ownership details of the car. The incident has once again raised concerns about the growing trend of youngsters filming risky social media reels while driving. Police officials have urged people, especially young drivers, to avoid dangerous stunts and distractions on the road, warning that such behaviour can have fatal consequences.

<p>Two youths were killed and another critically injured after a high-speed car crash in Rajkot district of Gujarat while allegedly filming a social media reel. Police said the car, driven at over 120 kmph, crashed into a farmhouse wall near Jetpur after the driver lost control.</p>

Filming Instagram reel at 120 kmph ends in tragedy: 2 youths killed in Gujarat car crash

Indian viewers show a clear preference for Instagram Reels, which has higher engagement and faster viral growth. YouTube Shorts attracts a wider age range and offers steady viewership, but Reels lead in overall popularity.

<p>Indian viewers show a clear preference for Instagram Reels, which has higher engagement and faster viral growth. YouTube Shorts attracts a wider age range and offers steady viewership, but Reels lead in overall popularity.</p>

‘Reels vs Shorts’: Which short-video format Indians watch more?

<p>Meta is reportedly considering spinning off Instagram Reels into a separate app, according to The Information. The move is said to be part of an internal initiative called Project Ray, aimed at refining content recommendations and enhancing the user experience.</p>
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<p>Instagram currently houses a blend of photos, Stories, and Reels, but critics argue that the platform has become cluttered. By creating a dedicated space for short-form videos, Meta could streamline Instagram&rsquo;s core features while giving Reels a more focused platform.</p>
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<p>Reports suggest that the new app might also introduce longer, three-minute Reels, aligning with evolving content consumption trends. However, Meta has yet to make an official announcement regarding the project.</p>
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<h2><strong>Rivaling TikTok in an unstable market</strong></h2>
<p>The timing of Meta&rsquo;s potential move is notable, as TikTok continues to face regulatory scrutiny in the US Concerns over national security risks have led to discussions about banning or restructuring the platform&rsquo;s ownership. While ByteDance, TikTok&rsquo;s Chinese parent company, has resisted calls to sell its US operations, uncertainty looms over its future. &nbsp;</p>
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<p>Meta has already been aggressively promoting Reels by offering financial incentives to creators and encouraging them to post content from TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat.&nbsp;</p>
<p>With no official confirmation from Meta, it remains to be seen whether Instagram Reels will get its own platform or remain integrated within the main app.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Trending: Instagram houses a blend of photos, Stories, and Reels, but critics argue that it has become cluttered. By creating a dedicated space for short-form videos, Meta could streamline Instagram’s core features while giving Reels a focused platform.

Meta is reportedly considering spinning off Instagram Reels into a separate app, according to The Information. The move is said to be part of an internal initiative called Project Ray, aimed at refining content recommendations and enhancing the user experience. Also read | Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin accuses Hindi of erasing regional languages, slams opposition for 'Hindi imposition' Instagram currently houses a blend of photos, Stories, and Reels, but critics argue that the platform has become cluttered. By creating a dedicated space for short-form videos, Meta could streamline Instagram’s core features while giving Reels a more focused platform. Also read | Instagram’s ‘content’ filter fails: Users report surge in disturbing posts - What’s really happening? Reports suggest that the new app might also introduce longer, three-minute Reels, aligning with evolving content consumption trends. However, Meta has yet to make an official announcement regarding the project. Also read | ‘His own spokesman’: Trump answered over 1,000 questions in his first month, 7 times more than Biden Rivaling TikTok in an unstable market The timing of Meta’s potential move is notable, as TikTok continues to face regulatory scrutiny in the US Concerns over national security risks have led to discussions about banning or restructuring the platform’s ownership. While ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, has resisted calls to sell its US operations, uncertainty looms over its future. Also read | Karnataka health department bans plastic use in idli preparation over health risks Meta has already been aggressively promoting Reels by offering financial incentives to creators and encouraging them to post content from TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat. With no official confirmation from Meta, it remains to be seen whether Instagram Reels will get its own platform or remain integrated within the main app. (With inputs from agencies)

Meta may launch standalone Instagram Reels app to challenge TikTok

<p>A Pakistani influencer shared a video on her Instagram account dressed in South Indian attire, which has since gone viral and&nbsp;gained over four million views.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Lahore-based content creator, Roma Arif, shared an Instagram reel of her wearing a traditional South Indian saree and blouse, along with jhumas, bindi, and braided hair with flowers. She used a trending Instagram reel song for the background music as she showed off&nbsp;her traditional outfit.</p>

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<p>"When you are obsessed with Tamil look," she wrote&nbsp;in the caption of her post.</p>

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<p>Arif has over&nbsp;126,000 followers on Instagram and gained popularity through her reels. Many people reacted to the video posted by her.</p>

<p>"She's definitely a Tamil girl," a user said.</p>

<p>"She is making me obsessed too over Tamil culture," another user commented.</p>

<p>The reel was also shared on X, where a user commented, "Pakistanis are now cosplaying as south Indians."</p>

<p>Arif also shared a video of her singing a popular Tamil song sung by Sai Abhyankkar and Sai Smriti on Instagram. While the video gained over 131,000 views, many users commented that her voice didn't suit the song.</p>

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<p>"Great control over your voice. But your voice didn't suit that song," a user commented.</p>

<p>Another user showed support, "You're so good at everything."</p>

<p>Recently, a video of a woman from East Africa's Djibouti went viral on social media in which she was dancing to a Coke Studio India song. The video was recorded at her Korean friend's wedding where she performed to&nbsp;surprise her friend.</p>

<p>"Why on Hindi song? Because it is the only type of music that gives the confidence to dance in front of that many people!" she wrote in the caption shared with the video on her Instagram account.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A Pakistani influencer shared a video on her Instagram account dressed in South Indian attire, which has since gone viral and gained over four million views. The Lahore-based content creator, Roma Arif, shared an Instagram reel of her wearing a traditional South Indian saree and blouse, along with jhumas, bindi, and braided hair with flowers.

A Pakistani influencer shared a video on her Instagram account dressed in South Indian attire, which has since gone viral and gained over four million views. The Lahore-based content creator, Roma Arif, shared an Instagram reel of her wearing a traditional South Indian saree and blouse, along with jhumas, bindi, and braided hair with flowers. She used a trending Instagram reel song for the background music as she showed off her traditional outfit. Also read | Is that Muttiah Muralitharan dancing to Vicky Kaushal's viral song Tauba Tauba? "When you are obsessed with Tamil look," she wrote in the caption of her post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Roma Arif (@romaarif777) × Arif has over 126,000 followers on Instagram and gained popularity through her reels. Many people reacted to the video posted by her. "She's definitely a Tamil girl," a user said. "She is making me obsessed too over Tamil culture," another user commented. The reel was also shared on X, where a user commented, "Pakistanis are now cosplaying as south Indians." Arif also shared a video of her singing a popular Tamil song sung by Sai Abhyankkar and Sai Smriti on Instagram. While the video gained over 131,000 views, many users commented that her voice didn't suit the song. Also read | Viral video shows man hitting fellow passenger with slipper inside Delhi Metro "Great control over your voice. But your voice didn't suit that song," a user commented. Another user showed support, "You're so good at everything." Recently, a video of a woman from East Africa's Djibouti went viral on social media in which she was dancing to a Coke Studio India song. The video was recorded at her Korean friend's wedding where she performed to surprise her friend. "Why on Hindi song? Because it is the only type of music that gives the confidence to dance in front of that many people!" she wrote in the caption shared with the video on her Instagram account. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistani content creator embraces South Indian look: Viral video

<p>A travel influencer from Mumbai, Aanvi Kamdar fell to death from a 300-foot gorge, Kumbhe waterfall, near Raigad, Maharashtra. The 27-year-old was recording a reel video for her Instagram while on an outing with seven friends when she slipped and fell into the gorge.</p>

<p>The incident happened on July 16 around 10:30 am, when it was raining heavily. The authorities reached the spot and Kamdar was pulled up after a six-hour rescue&nbsp;operation by the&nbsp;Kolad rescue team, the Coast Guard and Maharashtra State Electricity Board staff.</p>

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<p>"As soon as we reached the spot, we realised that the girl has fallen nearly 300-350 feet. Even after reaching her, it was difficult to get her up, as she was injured and it was raining heavily. So we decided to get her out using a vertical pulley," a rescuer told NDTV.</p>

<p>After Kamdar was brought up, she was rushed to the Sub District Hospital of Mangaon where she died during treatment&nbsp;due to serious injuries from the fall,&nbsp;said&nbsp;the officials.</p>

<p>After the tragic incident, the authorities have urged tourists and locals to avoid any risky behaviour&nbsp;that may put ones life&nbsp;in danger and enjoy the scenic beauties responsibly.</p>

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<p>Kamdar, a resident of Mumbai, was a chartered accountant. She gained popularity on social media by making travel reels and expressing her love for exploring destinations, especially during the monsoon beauty. With a following of almost 2,60,000, she regularly posted scenic videos from her trips and outings on her Instagram account.</p>

<p>In another shocking incident in Maharashtra, a woman died last month making a reel while driving. She was not adept at driving and accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brakes while reversing and the&nbsp;car fell from the valley in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A travel influencer from Mumbai, Aanvi Kamdar fell to death from a 300-foot gorge, Kumbhe waterfall, near Raigad, Maharashtra. The 27-year-old was recording a reel video for her Instagram while on an outing with seven friends when she slipped and fell into the gorge.

A travel influencer from Mumbai, Aanvi Kamdar fell to death from a 300-foot gorge, Kumbhe waterfall, near Raigad, Maharashtra. The 27-year-old was recording a reel video for her Instagram while on an outing with seven friends when she slipped and fell into the gorge. The incident happened on July 16 around 10:30 am, when it was raining heavily. The authorities reached the spot and Kamdar was pulled up after a six-hour rescue operation by the Kolad rescue team, the Coast Guard and Maharashtra State Electricity Board staff. Also Read | Mumbai woman falls from third floor building after prank goes wrong, dies "As soon as we reached the spot, we realised that the girl has fallen nearly 300-350 feet. Even after reaching her, it was difficult to get her up, as she was injured and it was raining heavily. So we decided to get her out using a vertical pulley," a rescuer told NDTV. After Kamdar was brought up, she was rushed to the Sub District Hospital of Mangaon where she died during treatment due to serious injuries from the fall, said the officials. After the tragic incident, the authorities have urged tourists and locals to avoid any risky behaviour that may put ones life in danger and enjoy the scenic beauties responsibly. Also Read | Teenager girl falls off ride in Canada’s amusement park, in critical condition Kamdar, a resident of Mumbai, was a chartered accountant. She gained popularity on social media by making travel reels and expressing her love for exploring destinations, especially during the monsoon beauty. With a following of almost 2,60,000, she regularly posted scenic videos from her trips and outings on her Instagram account. In another shocking incident in Maharashtra, a woman died last month making a reel while driving. She was not adept at driving and accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brakes while reversing and the car fell from the valley in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. (With inputs from agencies)

Mumbai travel influencer Aanvi Kamdar dies after falling into gorge while making a reel

The world&#39;s biggest cement maker, LafargeHolcim has agreed to sell its Lafarge India business to the Ahmedabad-based group of Indian companies, Nirma Ltd for an enterprise value of around $1.4 billion, they said on Monday.<br />
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&quot;This agreement is an important step in our 3.5 billion Swiss franc ($3.56 billion) divestment programme,&quot; LafargeHolcim Chief Executive Eric Olsen said in a statement.<br />
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&quot;With this deal, two-thirds of the programme has been secured and the remainder of the program is well on track. We are confident that we will meet our target by the end of this year.&quot;<br />
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The deal, the proceeds of which will be used to pay down LafargeHolcim&#39;s debt, is subject to approval by the competition commission of India.<br />
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The world's biggest cement maker, LafargeHolcim has agreed to sell its Lafarge India business to the Ahmedabad-based group of Indian companies, Nirma Ltd for an enterprise value of around $1.

The world's biggest cement maker, LafargeHolcim has agreed to sell its Lafarge India business to the Ahmedabad-based group of Indian companies, Nirma Ltd for an enterprise value of around $1.4 billion, they said on Monday. "This agreement is an important step in our 3.5 billion Swiss franc ($3.56 billion) divestment programme," LafargeHolcim Chief Executive Eric Olsen said in a statement. "With this deal, two-thirds of the programme has been secured and the remainder of the program is well on track. We are confident that we will meet our target by the end of this year." The deal, the proceeds of which will be used to pay down LafargeHolcim's debt, is subject to approval by the competition commission of India. ($1 = 0.9828 Swiss francs) (Reuters)

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The Meta GWI beauty report 2023 reveals a fascinating narrative of how Instagram reels, influencers, and Meta's vast reach have redefined consumer behaviour. From discovering products to making weekly purchases, the screen has become the new shopping cart.

Meta's role in the surge of online beauty & fashion buying

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt">A recent Meta GWI Beauty Report for 2023 has uncovered the dominance of Instagram Reels in shaping beauty purchases in India.</p>

<p>It was revealed that over 80 per cent consumers prefer buying beauty products online, with Meta’s Facebook and Instagram leading beauty product searches. 47 per cent of consumers discovered beauty products through Reels, resulting in one in three beauty consumers making purchases directly through Instagram Reels.</p>

<p>The report surveyed over 2,000 consumers aged 6-64 across 74 cities in June, and brought out the transformation in consumer behaviour in the beauty and personal care categories. The influence of online marketplaces, coupled with the emergence of new brands has fuelled the demand for beauty products, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>The shift towards online purchases is significant, with 68 per cent of beauty buyers now preferring online transactions, marking a 15 per cent increase from pre-pandemic levels.</p>

<p>A Mint report cited Meghna Apparao, Director for Ecommerce and Retail for Meta in India, who emphasised the rapid growth of both beauty and fashion verticals on Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. She highlighted the transformative impact of social media on the purchase experience, creating a pressing need for brands and marketers to engage with consumers differently, especially during festive and upcoming wedding seasons. Meta's reach is staggering, with around 3.14 billion people using at least one Meta app daily in September.</p>

<p>Bite-sized content on social media has become a powerful tool in influencing purchasing decisions globally, transforming the retail landscape. Additionally, the study highlights the growing interest in content created by influencers.</p>

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A recent Meta GWI Beauty Report for 2023 has uncovered the dominance of Instagram Reels in shaping beauty purchases in India. It was revealed that over 80 per cent consumers prefer buying beauty products online, with Meta’s Facebook and Instagram leading beauty product searches.

A recent Meta GWI Beauty Report for 2023 has uncovered the dominance of Instagram Reels in shaping beauty purchases in India. It was revealed that over 80 per cent consumers prefer buying beauty products online, with Meta’s Facebook and Instagram leading beauty product searches. 47 per cent of consumers discovered beauty products through Reels, resulting in one in three beauty consumers making purchases directly through Instagram Reels. The report surveyed over 2,000 consumers aged 6-64 across 74 cities in June, and brought out the transformation in consumer behaviour in the beauty and personal care categories. The influence of online marketplaces, coupled with the emergence of new brands has fuelled the demand for beauty products, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The shift towards online purchases is significant, with 68 per cent of beauty buyers now preferring online transactions, marking a 15 per cent increase from pre-pandemic levels. A Mint report cited Meghna Apparao, Director for Ecommerce and Retail for Meta in India, who emphasised the rapid growth of both beauty and fashion verticals on Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. She highlighted the transformative impact of social media on the purchase experience, creating a pressing need for brands and marketers to engage with consumers differently, especially during festive and upcoming wedding seasons. Meta's reach is staggering, with around 3.14 billion people using at least one Meta app daily in September. Bite-sized content on social media has become a powerful tool in influencing purchasing decisions globally, transforming the retail landscape. Additionally, the study highlights the growing interest in content created by influencers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>India's Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has reiterated its appeal as it urged the passengers to not&nbsp;film reels and dance videos for social media platforms inside the metro trains in the capital region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Urging people to follow guidelines and not cause trouble to fellow passengers, DMRC stated in a release: "Filming reels, dance videos or any other such activities that may cause inconvenience to the passengers is strictly prohibited inside the Delhi Metro."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/indian-govt-working-may-force-smartphone-makers-to-remove-pre-installed-apps-report-571963">Indian govt may force smartphone makers to remove pre-installed apps: Report</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>DMRC tweeted that "Travel, don't cause trouble." It also wrote in Hindi that "Delhi Metro mein passenger bane, pareshaani nahi", which is loosely translated in English as "be a passenger, not a hassle".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Delhi metro has issued such advisories multiple times, asking people to refrain from making videos inside the trains as several passengers often complain about the inocovience caused.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The number of such&nbsp;activities has increased of late as dozens&nbsp;of viral videos show people dancing and making Instagram reels while inside the metro coaches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While reflecting on the same issue, a DMRC official told Hindustan Times: "Organised shooting inside the metro is strictly prohibited, prior permission needs to be taken even for film shoots. If we do grant permission, some amount is also charged as a token of apology for the inconvenience caused to the commuters."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "The viral videos on social media might be fun to watch, but the faces of other passengers reveal their discomfort and shock at being included. That should not happen."&nbsp;</p>

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India's Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has reiterated its appeal as it urged the passengers to not film reels and dance videos for social media platforms inside the metro trains in the capital region.

India's Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has reiterated its appeal as it urged the passengers to not film reels and dance videos for social media platforms inside the metro trains in the capital region. Urging people to follow guidelines and not cause trouble to fellow passengers, DMRC stated in a release: "Filming reels, dance videos or any other such activities that may cause inconvenience to the passengers is strictly prohibited inside the Delhi Metro." ALSO READ | Indian govt may force smartphone makers to remove pre-installed apps: Report DMRC tweeted that "Travel, don't cause trouble." It also wrote in Hindi that "Delhi Metro mein passenger bane, pareshaani nahi", which is loosely translated in English as "be a passenger, not a hassle". The Delhi metro has issued such advisories multiple times, asking people to refrain from making videos inside the trains as several passengers often complain about the inocovience caused. मेट्रो में Travel करें Trouble नहीं#DelhiMetro pic.twitter.com/heu0osoUSB — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation I कृपया मास्क पहनें😷 (@OfficialDMRC) March 13, 2023 × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@officialdmrc) × Pov: People making reels inside #DelhiMetro. मेट्रो में ‘SAFAR’ करें ‘SUFFER’ ना कराएँ। pic.twitter.com/IWiUAWrAnZ — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation I कृपया मास्क पहनें😷 (@OfficialDMRC) September 28, 2022 × The number of such activities has increased of late as dozens of viral videos show people dancing and making Instagram reels while inside the metro coaches. While reflecting on the same issue, a DMRC official told Hindustan Times: "Organised shooting inside the metro is strictly prohibited, prior permission needs to be taken even for film shoots. If we do grant permission, some amount is also charged as a token of apology for the inconvenience caused to the commuters." He added, "The viral videos on social media might be fun to watch, but the faces of other passengers reveal their discomfort and shock at being included. That should not happen." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

DMRC says filming dance videos and Instagram reels banned in Delhi Metro

The reel fever is spreading in India. More and more youngsters are shooting reels, turning public spaces into filming sets. Seeing the rise, Delhi Metro has prohibited filming dance reels inside metro coaches. Mohammed Saleh reports.

Gravitas: Delhi metro bans filming Instagram reels & TikTok

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<p>Intending to provide monetary incentives to influencers on the platform, Meta-owned Instagram is currently testing a feature called 'Gifts' that allows creators to earn money through Reels.</p>

<p>According to a Business insider report, the feature is currently being tested internally within the company as a prototype. However, the murmurs of the feature had been growing over the past few months as tech researcher Alessandro Paluzzi in July dropped bits about Instagram working on a new feature under the name 'content' appreciation'.</p>

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<p>If Instagram does go the route of adding money-making avenues with the app features, it wouldn't be the first time that a social media company has&nbsp;tried to emulate the same.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In fact, two years ago in 2020, Instagram rolled out its Badges feature which allows users to show support to their favourite creators during a live video. The badges come in different price tiers ranging from $0.99 to $1.99 to $4.99.</p>

<p>Moreover, akin to Instagram's 'Gift' feature, Twitter already has a Tip jar feature that was launched last year in May.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in December 2021, the short-video platform TikTok allowed the users on the platform to directly tip the content creators.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by WION, earlier this month, Meta was mulling setting up a new group that will focus on creating products for Facebook and Instagram having paid features.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, the new group will be called 'New Monetization Experiences' and will be led by Meta's former head of research Pratiti Raychoudhury.</p>

<p>Snap Inc and Twitter Inc&nbsp;which are Meta's competitors have already launched paid tiers to unlock additional features.</p>

<p>However,&nbsp;John Hegeman, Meta's head of ads and business products, said in an interview with the Verge, that the company is committed to growing the ads business and has no plans to let users pay to turn off ads.</p>

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Intending to provide monetary incentives to influencers on the platform, Meta-owned Instagram is currently testing a feature called 'Gifts' that allows creators to earn money through Reels.

Intending to provide monetary incentives to influencers on the platform, Meta-owned Instagram is currently testing a feature called 'Gifts' that allows creators to earn money through Reels. According to a Business insider report, the feature is currently being tested internally within the company as a prototype. However, the murmurs of the feature had been growing over the past few months as tech researcher Alessandro Paluzzi in July dropped bits about Instagram working on a new feature under the name 'content' appreciation'. #Instagram is working on a new monetization tool: Content appreciation 👀 ℹ️ Enable your fans to send a token of their appreciation to you: stars, charms or mega-likes. pic.twitter.com/M3cg6XXDd2 — Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) July 21, 2022 × If Instagram does go the route of adding money-making avenues with the app features, it wouldn't be the first time that a social media company has tried to emulate the same. WATCH | WION Fineprint | Instagram fined over $400 million for violating kids’ privacy × In fact, two years ago in 2020, Instagram rolled out its Badges feature which allows users to show support to their favourite creators during a live video. The badges come in different price tiers ranging from $0.99 to $1.99 to $4.99. Moreover, akin to Instagram's 'Gift' feature, Twitter already has a Tip jar feature that was launched last year in May. Meanwhile, in December 2021, the short-video platform TikTok allowed the users on the platform to directly tip the content creators. As reported by WION, earlier this month, Meta was mulling setting up a new group that will focus on creating products for Facebook and Instagram having paid features. Reportedly, the new group will be called 'New Monetization Experiences' and will be led by Meta's former head of research Pratiti Raychoudhury. Snap Inc and Twitter Inc which are Meta's competitors have already launched paid tiers to unlock additional features. However, John Hegeman, Meta's head of ads and business products, said in an interview with the Verge, that the company is committed to growing the ads business and has no plans to let users pay to turn off ads. Read more: More paid features on Facebook and Instagram? Meta to set up new group for creating products (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A video of an American mom showing what steps she is taking to ensure her daughter is safe during a potential shootout has gone viral on social media.</p>

<p>During the video, the woman shows how she has bought a Tuffy pack and blood capsules to protect her daughter from a possible mass shooting incident.</p>

<p>Highlighting that the Tuffy pack is a level three ballistic shield designed to be kept inside a backpack, the woman adds she needed it for her child that studies in an American public high school.</p>

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<p>She also points out that when her daughter returns from school, she will teach her how to chew, spit the blood capsules and pretend to be dead during a shootout incident.</p>

<p>The woman pauses and says this is a conversation she needs to have with her child because of the gun laws in the United States.</p>

<p>The video, shared on the social media platform Instagram, has been liked by over 222,000 people and has over 6,900 comments.</p>

<p>It comes three months after the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24 in which a gunman killed 21 people, including 19 students and two teachers.</p>

<p>Following the incident, several parents throughout the country expressed fears about whether they were putting their children in harm's way by sending them off to school.</p>

<p>The shooting in Texas added to a string of mass killings at schools over the years including those at Sandy Hook Elementary, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School and Columbine High School.</p>

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A video of an American mom showing what steps she is taking to ensure her daughter is safe during a potential shootout has gone viral on social media. During the video, the woman shows how she has bought a Tuffy pack and blood capsules to protect her daughter from a possible mass shooting incident.

A video of an American mom showing what steps she is taking to ensure her daughter is safe during a potential shootout has gone viral on social media. During the video, the woman shows how she has bought a Tuffy pack and blood capsules to protect her daughter from a possible mass shooting incident. Highlighting that the Tuffy pack is a level three ballistic shield designed to be kept inside a backpack, the woman adds she needed it for her child that studies in an American public high school. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gwenna Laithland (@mommacusses) × She also points out that when her daughter returns from school, she will teach her how to chew, spit the blood capsules and pretend to be dead during a shootout incident. The woman pauses and says this is a conversation she needs to have with her child because of the gun laws in the United States. The video, shared on the social media platform Instagram, has been liked by over 222,000 people and has over 6,900 comments. It comes three months after the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24 in which a gunman killed 21 people, including 19 students and two teachers. Following the incident, several parents throughout the country expressed fears about whether they were putting their children in harm's way by sending them off to school. The shooting in Texas added to a string of mass killings at schools over the years including those at Sandy Hook Elementary, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School and Columbine High School. Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Viral: American mom shows what steps she is taking to ensure her daughter is safe during potential shootout

<p>Facebook is launching ads globally on Instagram Reels, it said on Thursday.</p>

<p>Facebook began testing Instagram Reels ads in India, Brazil, Germany and Australia in April. The tests ran with brands like BMW, Louis Vuitton, Netflix and Uber.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Facebook is aiming to monetise&nbsp;its short-form video feature.</p>

<p>"We see Reels as a great way for people to discover new content on Instagram, and so ads are a natural fit," said Instagram's Chief Operating Officer Justin Osofsky. "Brands of all sizes can take advantage of this new creative format in an environment where people are already being entertained."</p>

<p>The company said that Reels ads, which will loop and can be up to 30 seconds long, will appear between individual Reels.</p>

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Facebook is launching ads globally on Instagram Reels, it said on Thursday. Facebook began testing Instagram Reels ads in India, Brazil, Germany and Australia in April.

Facebook is launching ads globally on Instagram Reels, it said on Thursday. Facebook began testing Instagram Reels ads in India, Brazil, Germany and Australia in April. The tests ran with brands like BMW, Louis Vuitton, Netflix and Uber. Facebook is aiming to monetise its short-form video feature. "We see Reels as a great way for people to discover new content on Instagram, and so ads are a natural fit," said Instagram's Chief Operating Officer Justin Osofsky. "Brands of all sizes can take advantage of this new creative format in an environment where people are already being entertained." The company said that Reels ads, which will loop and can be up to 30 seconds long, will appear between individual Reels. (With inputs from agencies)

Facebook launches ads for Instagram Reels

<p>Photo-sharing application Instagram has launched another feature inspired by TikTok. Instagram Reels already mimics TikTok in several ways, and now, it's getting one more feature from the popular video app: duets.</p>

<p>As per The Verge, Instagram has now launched a video feature called Reels Remix. The feature is similar in nature to the popular TikTok feature called Duet.</p>

<p>This new feature would let users upload a video next to another user's video. The feature was introduced by TikTok and is quite famous among creators who share dance and music videos.</p>

<p>To remix a reel, tap the three-dot menu on a reel and select "Remix this Reel." From there, you can record your reel or upload pre-recorded footage.</p>

<p>There is also a volume control option available in the new feature. You can also control the volume for the original audio or your recorded audio, and add a voiceover, along with other editing functions.</p>

<p>Only new reels will have remixes enabled automatically, but if you already have a reel that you want people to be able to remix, you can manually turn that on by tapping that three-dot menu on your own video and selecting "Enable Remixing." If you want to turn off remixing on all your reels, you can do so via your broader profile settings.</p>

<p>Instagram launched Reels in India in July 2020. The Facebook-owned application came up with a short video feature after TikTok, which was hugely popular in India, was banned by the government.</p>

<p>The photo-sharing platform introduced Reels with a similar format but did not launch a standalone app for it. The feature is available within the app. Instagram has added a Reels button to the home screen and even ensured the videos made the cut for its global Lite app.</p>


Photo-sharing application Instagram has launched another feature inspired by TikTok. Instagram Reels already mimics TikTok in several ways, and now, it's getting one more feature from the popular video app: duets.

Photo-sharing application Instagram has launched another feature inspired by TikTok. Instagram Reels already mimics TikTok in several ways, and now, it's getting one more feature from the popular video app: duets. As per The Verge, Instagram has now launched a video feature called Reels Remix. The feature is similar in nature to the popular TikTok feature called Duet. This new feature would let users upload a video next to another user's video. The feature was introduced by TikTok and is quite famous among creators who share dance and music videos. To remix a reel, tap the three-dot menu on a reel and select "Remix this Reel." From there, you can record your reel or upload pre-recorded footage. There is also a volume control option available in the new feature. You can also control the volume for the original audio or your recorded audio, and add a voiceover, along with other editing functions. Only new reels will have remixes enabled automatically, but if you already have a reel that you want people to be able to remix, you can manually turn that on by tapping that three-dot menu on your own video and selecting "Enable Remixing." If you want to turn off remixing on all your reels, you can do so via your broader profile settings. Instagram launched Reels in India in July 2020. The Facebook-owned application came up with a short video feature after TikTok, which was hugely popular in India, was banned by the government. The photo-sharing platform introduced Reels with a similar format but did not launch a standalone app for it. The feature is available within the app. Instagram has added a Reels button to the home screen and even ensured the videos made the cut for its global Lite app.

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