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Regional Pulse in India
Country pulse digest
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Regional Pulse in India
India's search trends reveal heightened interest in sports, especially cricket and football, driven by key player performances and major tournaments. Cultural mourning follows the death of playback singer S. Janaki.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.6M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports46% (11)
Culture13% (3)
World13% (3)
Technology8% (2)
Money8% (2)
Entertainment4% (1)
Life4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in India are primarily curious to follow significant live sports events, including high-profile cricket series and the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals, as indicated by the 'following' intent on top sports trends. The passing of S. Janaki evokes a collective remembering intent, reflecting emotional engagement with cultural figures. Some searches around individuals like Shivam Dube or Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski display an explanatory intent as people seek to understand their backgrounds or current relevance. The surge in attention to news under the Hindi term 'बातमी' and reports of accidents or natural disasters express a worrying intent.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Legendary singer S. Janaki passes away: Celebrated South Indian playback singer S. Janaki passed away at age 88, prompting widespread tributes and mourning across India.
Fans actively follow FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals: Interest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals surged as fans follow live matches and highlights featuring teams like Spain, Belgium, Norway, and E
Following New Zealand vs West Indies cricket series: The New Zealand vs West Indies cricket series received notable attention with fans tracking live updates, player performances, and match analyses.
Shivam Dube's cricket career sparks explanatory interest: Shivam Dube attracted curious searches focused on his cricket career and recent involvement in England ODIs, with fans seeking explanations about his
Increasing curiosity about Gauri Khan: Rising searches for Gauri Khan reflect growing curiosity about her personal and professional life as a prominent figure in film and interior design.
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in India
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsNew
jos buttler
Jos Buttler and Harry Brook led England to a dominant T20 series victory over India, propelling England to the top of the T20 rankings.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
suryansh shedgeind vs eng odi
02
CultureNew
s janaki
Legendary South Indian playback singer S. Janaki passed away at age 88, prompting tributes from fans and celebrities.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
janakijanaki singersinger janaki
03
SportsSurging
fifa world cup
Search interest in the FIFA World Cup 2026 increased, with fans following live matches and highlights as the tournament progresses to the quarterfinals.
200K+ searches · 100% growthSearch volume up 1900%
fifa world cup 2026™
04
SportsNew
new zealand vs west indies
People are actively following the cricket series between New Zealand and West Indies, with interest in match updates and player performances.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
nz vs wiwi vs nz
05
SportsSurging
मैच
Search interest has grown around Shivam Dube, focusing on his cricket career and recent involvement in England ODIs.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
shivam dube
06
CultureSurging
गौरी ख़ान
There is a rising interest in Gauri Khan, prompting people to seek information about her.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
07
WorldSurging
बातमी
The trending term 'बातमी' reflects high interest in recent and urgent news stories in India, ranging from political claims to tragic incidents and government actions.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
08
SportsNew
jude bellingham
Interest in Jude Bellingham has spiked due to his crucial goals that helped England reach the World Cup semifinals, attracting substantial search volume.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
england national football teambellingham
09
SportsNew
fifa
The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals have generated significant global interest, with people following live updates, match highlights, and related controversies.
50K+ searches · 100% growthFirst recent appearance
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10
EntertainmentNew
peddi movie ram charan
Interest in the 'peddi movie ram charan' surged significantly, linked to content availability on JioHotstar and other OTT platforms.
50K+ searches · 200% growthFirst recent appearance
jiohotstarjio hotstar
11
LifeSurging
ललित कुमार हाउस
The search surge for 'ललित कुमार हाउस' reflects increased curiosity about Lalit Kumar's residence or related news in India.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
12
SportsNew
jayden adams
The sudden death of South African World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams at age 25 has triggered widespread mourning and tributes.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
jayden adams cause of deathfootball
Weather / Worrying | 3 hours ago
ambala floods
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 10K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to understand a possible risk or disruption.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Ambala district reels from flooding after two days of nonstop rainfall; 2 casualties reported - The Times of India
Fact-Check: Video of Crocodile in Flooded Area Neither From Haryana Nor Delhi - The Quint
Haryana: Floods wreak havoc at 6 villages in Barara block of Ambala - The Times of India
Can CSK captain MS Dhoni play for the Texas Super Kings in USA's Major League Cricket given he is now retired? - FirstSp…
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