Year Ender 2024: From IPL to Ratan Tata, this is what India searched the most as per Google's report

From the exhilarating adrenaline of sporting events to the dynamic worlds of entertainment, politics, and even odd memes, India's digital pulse was alive with anticipation and curiosity. According to Google's Year in Search report, India's curiosity encompassed a wide range of topics, including global events and local trends.

1. Indian Premier League

Unsurprisingly, in a cricket-crazy country, the IPL continued to dominate India's sports landscape, with supporters anxiously following their favorite teams, players, and auctions.

2. T20 World Cup

Staying with T20 cricket, India's excellent campaign in the T20 World Cup drew national attention. With the cricketing world focused on every match, Indians looked for the most recent scores, player performances, and game predictions.

3. Bhartiya Janta Party

Political events and party movements were a hot topic, with the PM Narendra Modi-led Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) dominating the conversation. Searches for BJP policies, leaders, and election strategy soared, particularly as the national elections approached.

4. Election Result 2024

The 2024 elections kept the country on edge, with searches increasing near the results day. As India waited for the election results, Google searches were dominated by terms such as vote counting, seat predictions, and party performance. The final election results sparked widespread interest, making it one of the year's top trending searches.

5. Olympics 2024

The anticipation of the 2024 Olympics had India buzzing with enthusiasm, as people monitored Indian athletes' development and possibilities of winning medals. Indians, from Vinesh Phogat to Neeraj Chopra, sought out live updates, medal counts, and athlete performances to immerse themselves in the sports spectacle.

6. Excessive heat

An intense heatwave hit India in 2024, forcing many people to look for tips on how to cope with the high temperatures. The persistent summer sparked questions about heat safety, how to stay cool, and how to maintain health throughout the hottest months. "Excessive heat" led the search trends, indicating the country's rising worry about climate change and its effects on daily life.

7. Ratan Tata

Following the death of Ratan Tata, the famed industrialist and philanthropist, searches for his name skyrocketed, prompting significant interest in his businesses, recent interviews, and so on in 2024. Ratan Tata, 86, died of old age on October 9 at Breach Candy Hospital Trust in Mumbai.

8. Indian National Congress

As a significant political party, the Indian National Congress (INC) received more attention during the year. The searches centered on party leadership, election tactics, and internal reforms, reflecting India's changing political scene. The INC's position in the 2024 elections and its proposals sparked widespread interest and debate on digital platforms.

9. Pro Kabaddi League

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) remained popular among sports lovers in 2024. With exciting battles and expanding popularity, searches for PKL clubs, players, and match schedules increased. The league's growing fanbase in India helped it rank as one of the most popular searches this year.

10. Indian Super League

Football's ascent in India continues, with the Indian Super League (ISL) gaining prominence in the sporting world. With new players, clubs, and intriguing matches, searches for the ISL increased. Fans were keen to keep up with match results, individual numbers, and team performances, demonstrating India's growing interest in the sport.

What did India search in 'near me' section?

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The Google Year in Search report for 2024 indicated that "AQI near me" was the most popular subject among Indian users, suggesting growing concerns over air pollution across the country.

This inquiry led to the "Near Me" category, followed by "Onam Sandhya near me" and "Ram Mandir near me." Popular searches included "sports bars near me," "best bakery," "trendy cafes," "polio drops," "Shiv temple," "best coffee," and "Hanuman movie near me."

The prevalence of AQI-related searches reflects the public's growing concern about air pollution and its health consequences, particularly in areas such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Lucknow, where AQI levels routinely reach hazardous levels.

Cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kanpur, and Lucknow routinely reported "very poor" to "severe" air quality index readings, causing residents to suffer from respiratory diseases and other health problems.

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