Instagram Account's Paid 'August 25' Reveal Sparks Disappointment and Scam Allegations
An Instagram account named "25th August 2026" built suspense by promising a major reveal on August 25, attracting around 4 lakh followers. The account directed users to a Telegram link requiring a Rs 500 payment to access the content. Reports vary on the number of payers, ranging from 1 lakh to 1.66 lakh, with total collections estimated between Rs 5 crore and Rs 8.5 crore. The revealed content was an AI-generated motivational video, leading many users to express disappointment and label the event a scam or marketing stunt.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (38/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, freepressjournal, news18, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 25 Aug, 04:27 pm. Other outlets followed.