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New Instagram feature to let users co-author same posts
Mumbai: Social networking application Instagram is set to introduce a new ‘Collabs’ feature that will allow users to collaborate with others on feed posts and reels on the photo-sharing platform.
This new feature allows two accounts to co-author a post or reel. The post or reel will appear jointly to each user’s followers and will share the same comment thread, as well as view and like counts.
“We are launching Collabs, a new way to co-author feed posts and reels. Invite an account to be a collaborator. Both names will appear on header, share to both sets of followers, live on both profile grids, share views, likes and comments,” stated the Facebook-owned company in a tweet on Wednesday.
Instagram said that collaborating is a huge part of how people connect on the social media platform. “With ‘Collabs,’ you can invite a collaborator to your feed post and reels and so they can share the content with their followers,” the company shared.
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Mumbai Police bans uniform reels and khaki swag videos
51,000 personnel ordered to stop social media content in uniform, violations face disciplinary action under 1979 rules.
MUMBAI: Mumbai’s finest are hanging up their khaki swag reels because sometimes the spotlight on uniform glamour risks turning into a security slip-up. In a circular issued on Thursday (20 February 2026) and signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Branch) Dattatray Kamble, the Mumbai Police has directed all 51,000 personnel to immediately cease posting reels, mini-vlogs, or any videos shot while in uniform on social media platforms like Instagram. The order warns of strict disciplinary proceedings under the Maharashtra Civil Services (Disciplinary and Appeal) Rules, 1979 for non-compliance.
The crackdown targets the viral “khaki swag” trend that saw younger officers gain big followings through entertaining, dance-filled, or motivational clips in uniform. The circular notes that such content often inadvertently shows office premises, government vehicles, equipment, or duty-related details potentially compromising operational security and confidentiality.
The Mumbai Police Social Media Lab has been tasked with actively monitoring platforms and flagging violations. The move aligns with a July 2025 Government Resolution regulating social media use by state government employees, which bars self-promotion, criticism of policies, sharing confidential material, or posting offensive content. It also mandates clear separation between personal and official accounts, prohibits displaying designations, logos, government property, or office details (except in profile photos), and stresses avoiding anything that could harm the force’s image or discipline.
Senior officers acknowledge that while many reels appeared harmless or even boosted public engagement, the risks of breaching secrecy or projecting an unprofessional vibe outweighed the perks. The trend had produced stars like Amol Kale, who amassed over 583,000 followers and collaborated with celebrities including Ranveer Singh, Nora Fatehi, and Malaika Arora.
For a force that thrives on discipline and discretion, this directive is less about killing fun and more about keeping the uniform’s authority intact on duty and off the feed. From now on, the only reels Mumbai cops are expected to chase are the ones involving actual lawbreakers.
