Intense sporting events dominate Indian search interest: World Cup football and cricket matches involving teams like Mexico vs England, England vs Australia, and Norway vs Brazil are capturing massive public
Regional Pulse in India
Country pulse digest
Monday, July 6, 2026
Regional Pulse in India
Indian internet users in June 2026 are intensely following major global sports events such as the World Cup matches and Women's T20 cricket final, witnessing career milestones like Neymar’s retirement. Concurrently, entertainment news around the film 'Satluj' dominates pop culture discussions.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.7M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports46% (11)
Politics17% (4)
Money13% (3)
Culture8% (2)
Entertainment4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Life4% (1)
Why people are curious
People's curiosity in India reflects a wide range of intents primarily centered on following and staying updated with ongoing live international sports events such as the World Cup football matches and cricket series, where they seek live updates, key player performances, and implications of disciplinary actions. Entertainment curiosity stems from explaining the sudden removal of a popular film from streaming platforms and understanding related controversies. In politics, searchers aim to explain and debate key issues like the Agnipath scheme and election results to engage in informed discussions and understand government policies.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Satluj movie withdrawal creates buzz in entertainment sector: The controversial removal of the film 'Satluj' from Indian streaming platforms has generated notable entertainment news discourse.
Sports fans react to Neymar's international retirement announcement: Neymar's retirement from international football following Brazil's World Cup exit led to a surge of searches reflecting fans' emotional response.
Political and defense topics gain traction amid debates and election outcomes: Search interest in regional politics and military reforms, including the Agnipath scheme and election results, indicates growing political engagement.
Investment and market activities stimulate money-related search trends: Significant growth in financial and investment-related queries around the Indian Reserve Bank, stock market movements, and major corporate investments
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What people are curious about in India
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsSurging
mexico vs england
People are searching to follow the live updates and highlights from the thrilling World Cup match between Mexico and England, including key performances and disciplinary risks.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 2400%
england vs mexicojude bellingham
02
SportsEmerging
england vs australia
Searchers are following the Women’s T20 World Cup final where Australia defeated England, focusing on standout players like Beth Mooney and Lauren Bell.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthHolding steady
beth mooneyaus w vs eng wlauren bell
03
SportsSurging
norway vs brazil
People are following Norway vs Brazil World Cup coverage, focusing on Erling Haaland’s remarkable performance that helped Norway secure a historic win.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 1 places
erling haalandhaaland
04
EntertainmentSurging
satluj movie
The movie 'Satluj' starring Diljit Dosanjh was pulled from the Indian streaming platform ZEE5 shortly after its release, following the actor's own prediction.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
sutlej moviezee5z5
05
SportsSurging
neymar jr
Brazilian soccer star Neymar announced his retirement from international football after Brazil's unexpected exit from the World Cup.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
neymar retirementneymarørjan nyland
06
WeatherDeclining
അവധി
In Kerala, increased searches for 'അവധി' (holiday) coincide with weather updates about ongoing rain and warnings for the public.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
മഴ
07
HealthSurging
sumona chakravarti
Sumona Chakravarti recently underwent surgery to treat endometriosis, sharing her experience publicly.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
08
CultureSurging
amir khan
People are searching about Amir Khan, encompassing his health advice, marriage news, and recognition of stress signs.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
aamir khan gauri spratt marriageaamir khan age
09
MoneyDeclining
स्टॉक
There is heightened interest in Indian stock market movements, with focus on specific shares like Siemens and CG Power.
20K+ searches · 400% growthSearch volume down 90%
10
SportsNew
justin greaves
Justin Greaves is a West Indies allrounder gaining renewed attention due to recent performances and searches related to him and other cricketers named Campbell.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
john campbell
11
SportsDeclining
గౌతమ్ గంభీర్
Gautam Gambhir, former Delhi Daredevils skipper, has spiked interest due to his public religious visit and praise from Pakistani legends for India.
20K+ searches · 900% growthSearch volume down 90%
12
SportsNew
zimbabwe vs bangladesh
The Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh cricket series is generating significant public interest, with fans following live updates and match predictions for ongoing ODIs and tests.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
Why it matters
SurgingSearch attention is rising quickly across recent snapshots, backed by 100K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
Search volume up 100%
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' Pulled From India by ZEE5 - Variety
Diljit Dosanjh's Prediction About Satluj Being Removed From ZEE5 Came True - NDTV
Diljit Dosanjh’s Controversial Film ‘Satluj’ Pulled From India After One Day - Forbes
Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’ Pulled From India by ZEE5 Two Days After Release, Platform Says Film ‘Unavailable Until Furthe…
Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj taken down from Zee5 a day after actor predicted it; OTT platform releases statement | Bollywood…
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