France vs Iraq delayed and resumed amid thunderstorm in 2026 World Cup: The France vs Iraq World Cup match was delayed for two hours due to thunderstorms before resuming with Mbappé's brace sparking intense fan interest.
Regional Pulse in India
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Regional Pulse in India
Sports fans in India showed strong engagement with the 2026 World Cup, highlighted by France vs Iraq delays and Messi's record-breaking performance. Political shifts, including UK's PM resignation and regional budget announcements, drew attention.
Active topics
24
Search volume
890K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports33% (8)
Politics21% (5)
World17% (4)
Money13% (3)
Technology8% (2)
Culture4% (1)
Life4% (1)
Why people are curious
People's curiosity predominantly centers around following live and impactful sports events such as the World Cup matches and cricket tournaments, seeking real-time updates, results, and player achievements. Political interest includes tracking leadership changes and budget policies with an aim to understand current governance and future implications. Technology and money topics reveal intent geared towards following significant business developments and planning personal engagement with financial or digital products. Worries about local tragedies and tax increases explain searches driven by a need for information, safety updates, and understanding government responses.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Messi sets new World Cup scoring record vs Austria: Lionel Messi broke the all-time World Cup goalscoring record during Argentina's 2026 match against Austria, sparking global celebrations.
Surge in interest around Afghanistan's 2026 cricket campaigns: Afghanistan's cricket matches in various formats including Tests and T20 World Cup captured rising fan attention in India and beyond.
Namibia-Hong Kong Tri Series cricket matches gain traction: Namibia vs Hong Kong cricket fixtures in the 2026 Tri Series drew notable interest for match predictions and live scores from Indian cricket fans.
UPTET Exam City Slip 2026 released for candidate planning: UPTET 2026 exam city intimation slips were released online, allowing candidates to download and plan exam logistics efficiently.
Akshar Yoga Kendraa breaks 21 Guinness records with celebrity participation: Akshar Yoga Kendraa set 21 Guinness World Records on Yoga Day 2026, with celebrity Rakul Preet participating, highlighting yoga's cultural rise.
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What people are curious about in India
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01Sports
france vs iraq
The France vs Iraq match at the 2026 World Cup faced a significant delay due to thunderstorms in Philadelphia before resuming.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growth
france vs
02Sports
argentina vs austria world cup 2026
Lionel Messi broke the all-time World Cup goal scoring record during Argentina's 2026 match against Austria, reaffirming his legendary status.
200K+ searches · 700% growth
lionel messiarg vs austriamessi
03Sports
अफ़ग़ानिस्तान
Interest surged around Afghanistan's cricket matches and team squad in various formats including Tests, ODIs, and T20 World Cup fixtures in 2026.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growth
04Sports
namibia vs hong kong
Namibia and Hong Kong are set to face off in cricket matches during the Tri Series in Namibia 2026, attracting considerable interest from cricket fans.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
nam vs hk
05Politics
uptet exam city
The UPTET Exam City Intimation Slip for 2026 has been released online, enabling candidates to check and download their exam center details.
50K+ searches · 300% growth
upesscuptet exam city 2026up tet exam city 2026
06Culture
rakul preet joins akshar yoga kendraa news
Akshar Yoga Kendraa set 21 Guinness World Records on Yoga Day 2026, an event that gained wide attention including celebrity participation.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
akshar yoga kendraa 21 world records
07Technology
kunal shah
Kunal Shah, founder of India's CRED, has been appointed as the new chief of WhatsApp by Meta as it invests $900 million in CRED.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
credwhatsapp ceokunal shah cred
08Sports
२२ जून
Multiple sports organizations are announcing key dates and team selections for events in June 2026, including USA Basketball and NFL training camps.
20K+ searches · 500% growth
२३ जून2026
09Money
tax
There is a notable proposal for a 40% property tax increase in metro Atlanta, alongside other tax-related news including King Charles' personal tax bill and tax fraud charges.
20K+ searches · 900% growth
10Politics
andy burnham
Andy Burnham was sworn in as an MP following Keir Starmer's resignation as UK Prime Minister amid political changes.
20K+ searches · 400% growth
ukuk pmuk prime minister
11World
lucknow fire
A deadly fire in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has prompted a government probe amid confirmed casualties.
20K+ searches · 400% growth
अलीगंजuttar pradeshयोगी आदित्यनाथ
12World
lucknow
A fatal fire at an animation training center in Lucknow has killed at least 14 people, prompting investigations.
20K+ searches · 300% growth
lucknow coaching centre firelucknow news
Technology / Following | 11 hours ago
kunal shah
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India's CRED founder Kunal Shah and invests $900M in startup - TechCrunch
Meta to invest $900 million in India's CRED, taps founder to lead WhatsApp - Reuters
Meta Names Indian Entrepreneur Kunal Shah As WhatsApp Chief 06/23/2026 - MediaPost
CRED to Raise INR 8,550 Crore (~USD 900M) From Meta - Business Wire
WhatsApp head steps down; Kunal Shah to take over - upi.com
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