France vs Senegal football match gains massive attention after Mbappé's record-breaking 2G: France secured a notable 3-1 victory over Senegal in the FIFA World Cup, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice, breaking a World Cup goal record held byPel
Archived Pulse in India
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Archived Pulse in India
India's current search trends demonstrate a mix of enthusiastic sports following, political monitoring, entertainment curiosity, and financial planning awareness. Key sports matches including World Cup football and women's cricket generate huge interest.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports42% (10)
Politics29% (7)
Entertainment8% (2)
Money8% (2)
Health4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
World4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in India are primarily motivated by following major international and national sporting events, such as FIFA World Cup matches and the ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup, reflecting a strong cultural enthusiasm for sports. Additionally, there is a significant intent to stay informed about political developments, including government actions like the Telegram ban related to exam fraud, reflecting public concern on integrity issues. Entertainment curiosity emerges around reality TV and celebrity participation, offering both informational and leisure interests.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka draws huge viewr: New Zealand and Sri Lanka competed in a widely watched ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup match, drawing attention to key players and exciting plays.
India blocks Telegram app amid concerns over NEET-UG exam fraud: Telegram was temporarily banned in India due to its alleged role in facilitating cheating during the NEET-UG medical exam, prompting government action
Rapper Santy Sharma trending amid rumors of Bigg Boss 20 participation: Santy Sharma, an MP rapper, is making headlines for rumors about joining Bigg Boss 20, increasing entertainment buzz in India.
New Tamil Nadu women’s empowerment scheme garners attention: The Tamil Nadu government’s women's rights initiative, 'கலைஞர் மகளிர் உரிமைத் திட்டம்', draws significant public interest and political coverage.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in India
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
HealthDeclining
google fitbit air fitness tracker
10K+ searches, 500% growth.
10K+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 16 days ago
02
SportsDeclining
france vs senegal
The France vs Senegal football match at the World Cup has surged in popularity, driven by France’s 3-1 victory highlighted by Kylian Mbappé’s two goals.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
france national football team vs senegal national football team standingskylian mbappé
03
SportsDeclining
new zealand vs sri lanka
The search trend for New Zealand vs Sri Lanka is driven by major interest in the ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup match between the two teams.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
nz-w vs sl-wnilakshi de silva
04
PoliticsDeclining
telegram
Telegram has been temporarily banned in India due to concerns over medical exam fraud involving the NEET-UG exam.
200K+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 16 days ago
telegram banned in indiatelegram ban
05
SportsDeclining
ireland vs england
The trending topic 'Ireland vs England' relates to the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between the two teams.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
england vs irelandeng w vs ire w
06
SportsDeclining
argentina vs algeria
The Argentina vs Algeria match is a highly anticipated World Cup game attracting significant attention, notably for Lionel Messi's participation.
50K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 16 days ago
algeriaargentinafacundo medina
07
EntertainmentDeclining
santy sharma bigg boss
Santy Sharma, an MP rapper, is a trending topic due to rumors about his participation in Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
santy sharma
08
SportsDeclining
iraq vs norway
The search trend 'Iraq vs Norway' relates to a recent FIFA World Cup 2026 match with high public interest, especially in India.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
norway vs iraqerling haalandnorway
09
MoneyDeclining
ay 2026-27 itr due dates
The AY 2026-27 ITR due dates are gaining significant interest among taxpayers planning their income tax filings in India.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
10
SportsDeclining
indian cricket prodigy vaibhav sooryavanshi
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, an emerging Indian cricket talent, has recently captured public attention due to his on-field behavior and future prospects in the sport.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
11
PoliticsDeclining
கலைஞர் மகளிர் உரிமைத் திட்டம்
The கலைஞர் மகளிர் உரிமைத் திட்டம் is a newly launched women's rights scheme that has gained significant attention recently in India, particularly Tamil Nadu.
20K+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 16 days ago
12
CultureDeclining
ನೇರಳೆ
The term 'ನೇರಳೆ' is trending in India with a significant surge in search volume, indicating growing public interest or curiosity.
20K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 16 days ago
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 16 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 10K+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand a possible risk or disruption.
Last seen 16 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Fitbit Air: Google's advanced screenless health tracker set for India launch soon - Deccan Herald
Google Fitbit Air Launches as Screenless Fitness Tracker With Gemini Coach at $99.99 - Techgenyz
Fitbit Air listing confirms India launch - Tech Advisor
Fitbit Air Review: Is It Really a Smartwatch Killer? - CNET
Introducing the all-new Fitbit Air - blog.google
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.