As the day unfolds, Indian searches are ablaze with live cricket updates from the Big Bash League qualifier and Australian Open, coupled with economic jitters over falling markets, surging gold prices, and fresh developments in diplomacy, autos, and entertainment. Here's a roundup of the top 10 trending topics from Google Trends, highlighting a mix of sports thrill and current affairs.
- Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers BBL Clash: Fans are tracking the BBL 2025-26 qualifier at Perth Stadium, where Sydney Sixers elected to bowl first, with live scores and commentary dominating queries as the Scorchers aim to defend their strong home record.
- Stock Market Downturn Reasons: Searches surge for why Nifty dipped below 25,250 and Sensex crashed over 1,000 points, attributed to IT sector drags, foreign outflows, global trade uncertainties, and U.S. President Trump's Greenland claims fueling tariff fears.
- Skoda Kushaq Facelift Unveil: Auto enthusiasts are buzzing about the 2026 Skoda Kushaq facelift reveal, featuring a panoramic sunroof, rear seat massage, updated styling, and a new 8-speed AT option for the 1.0 TSI engine, with bookings now open ahead of a March launch.
- S Jaishankar's Poland Meeting: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's talks with Polish Deputy PM Radosław Sikorski are in focus, where he urged zero tolerance for terrorism and cautioned against engaging with India's neighborhood in ways that fuel terror infrastructure.
- Juwai Teer Lottery Results: Lottery players are checking today's Juwai Teer draws, with the first round at 1:30 PM and second at 2:15 PM showing pending updates (XX/XX), following yesterday's winning numbers of 33 and 77.
- Jana Nayagan Movie Release Hearing: Vijay's political action thriller, directed by H Vinoth and billed as his final film before politics, faces delays due to censorship issues, with live updates on the Madras High Court hearing to decide its fate after missing the January 9 Pongal slot.
- Jannik Sinner's Australian Open Victory: World No. 2 Jannik Sinner advanced to the second round after Hugo Gaston retired in their first-round match (6-2, 6-1 ret.), with fans following his title defense on Rod Laver Arena.
- Gold Price Surge: Amid market volatility, queries for gold rates are rising, with 24-karat at Rs 14,728 per gram (up Rs 104), 22-karat at Rs 13,500, and 18-karat at Rs 11,046, driven by global trade tensions.
- Finn Allen's BBL Century Buzz: New Zealand opener Finn Allen's recent 101 off 53 balls for Perth Scorchers against Melbourne Renegades continues to trend, highlighting his explosive form ahead of the T20 World Cup.
- ICC T20 World Cup Bangladesh Controversy: The standoff over Bangladesh's participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup escalates, with the BCB refusing to play in India citing security, ICC issuing a January 21 ultimatum, and Scotland ready to replace them if needed.
