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Instagram experienced a global outage, affecting users in India and worldwide.
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Over 6,500 users in India reported issues with their feed, app, and server connection.
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The cause of the outage remains unclear, with Instagram yet to issue an official statement.
Instagram, the popular photo and video-sharing platform, went down on Saturday, leaving thousands of users in India and worldwide unable to access their accounts. The outage affected various features, including Reels and feed updates, with many users taking to Twitter to report their issues and seek confirmation.
According to Downdetector, a website that monitors online outages, over 6,500 users in India reported difficulties accessing Instagram, with the majority citing problems with their feed. The outage affected major cities across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, among others. Frustrated users took to Twitter to share their experiences, with many joking about the unusual content that appeared on their feeds during the outage.
The cause of the global outage remains unclear, with Instagram yet to issue an official statement addressing the issue or providing an estimated time for a resolution. The incident highlights the reliance on social media platforms and the frustration that comes with outages.
