INDIA TRENDING NOW: ELECTION UPSET, CRICKET THRILLER, AND GALAXY S26 ULTRA LEAKS
New Delhi, December 13, 2025
From high-stakes politics in the south to a dominant performance in international cricket, India's online search trends are exploding with activity today. The country is glued to breaking election results in Kerala, a major One Day International cricket clash, and fresh leaks about Samsung's 2026 flagship smartphone.
UDF Sweeps Kerala Local Polls, But BJP Makes History in Thiruvananthapuram
The most significant domestic news is the ongoing counting of the Kerala panchayat election results, which has seen the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) clinch a decisive statewide victory in the local body polls. Early trends show the UDF surging ahead in many urban and semi-urban bodies, signaling a major setback for the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).
However, the major headline has been a historic upset in the state capital. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has, for the first time, won the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, a traditional LDF stronghold for over four decades. The historic win has sparked celebrations, with attention now turning to whether Kerala's first woman IPS officer, R. Sreelekha, will be chosen as the city's maiden BJP mayor.
Cricket Dominates Search with South Africa vs. Ireland ODI
The highest-volume trend for the day, with over 100K+ searches, is the sporting showdown between Ireland Women vs. South Africa Women. Fans are following the action of the 1st ODI of the three-match series, being played today at Buffalo Park, East London.
South Africa Women, who swept the preceding T20I series, enter the contest as heavy favourites, led by captain and world number one ODI batter Laura Wolvaardt. Ireland, captained by Gaby Lewis, will be looking to bounce back against the ODI World Cup runners-up.
In European football, the eagerly awaited La Liga clash between Atlético Madrid vs. Valencia is also trending, as Atlético looks to secure a crucial home victory to keep pace in the league standings.
Next-Gen Flagship Leaks: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Specs Emerge
Setting the pace for future technology, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is trending as major leaks reveal key details about the 2026 flagship device.
Rumours, reportedly based on early firmware, suggest the S26 Ultra will adopt a refined design with rounded corners and circular rear camera cutouts, reminiscent of the latest Galaxy Z Fold 7. Most notably, a new 3C certification listing has confirmed that the device will support 60W fast charging, a notable increase for the premium smartphone. The device is expected to make its global debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event, currently rumoured for late February 2026.
