Google Year in Search 2023: Top 10 events that generated interest in India

This was the year India conquered the moon. The landing of the Chandrayaan-3 on the moon's south polar surface was a proud moment for everyone and talked of India's prowess before the world.

Chandrayaan-3

Karnataka Election results saw BJP thrown out of power in the state and losing its bastion in the south. This also signalled a change in the electoral fortunes of Congress.

Karnataka Election Results

The Israel-Hamas war caught everyone's attention. The shocking and brazen attack by the Hamas terrorists, and then the ruthless response by Israel made the world wake to the horrors of warfare.

Israel-Hamas War

One of Bollywood's most loved actor and director, Satish Kaushik's sudden demise was mourned by movie lovers all over the country.

Satish Kaushik

Like every year, the union budget generated a lot of curiosity among netizens as the government tried to create a balance between managing the economy and dolling our welfare measures.

Budget 2023

The devastating earthquake in Turkey left the world shaken. The sheer amount of destruction and death toll was nothing less than a major shock to the world as the globe scrambled together to help the victims.

Turkey Earthquake

The shocking and brazen killing of gangster Atiq Ahmed, that too on live television, shocked the country. The video of the incident and details surrounding it definitely peaked the interest of netizens.

Atiq Ahmed

The sudden death of Matthew Perry broke the hearts of millions of fans across the world. The "Friends" star's old clips from the series went viral with many missing their beloved Chandler Bing.

Matthew Perry

The ethnic strife between Meiteis and Kukis burnt Manipur to such an extent that tremors were felt in the parliament as well. The violence peaked the interest of netizens even as it still simmers in the state.

Manipur News

The devastating train accident at Balasore was another event that grabbed the attention of netizens. News and updates regarding the major accident dominated the Google trends. 

Odisha Train Accident