Published By: Soham Halder

Year Ender 2024: Top Events That Took India's Internet World By Storm

From viral trends to innovative technological advancements, the internet in India was a buzzing hub of excitement, debates, and celebrations in 2024.

As 2024 draws to a close, the time has come to talk about those moments that captivated online community. This article takes you through the major highlights of 2024 that sparked conversations and shaped India's digital landscape.

India’s T20 World Cup Win:

2024 is a memorable year for Indian cricket fans as the Men in Blue lifted the T20 World Cup. The final match on 29th June followed by victory celebration on the streets of Mumbai amassed a huge digital footprints across platforms.

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Lok Sabha Elections and Digital Campaigns:

The 2024 general elections witnessed an unprecedented digital engagement as political parties leveraged platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and WhatsApp to connect with the people. The month-long campaigns kept the internet abuzz as influencers also played a crucial role this time. This was the most digitally interactive Lok Sabha election in India’s history.

India's Triumph in Olympics 2024:

India’s remarkable performance at the 2024 Olympics made the internet go crazy. Social media platforms buzzed with hashtags like #IndiaAtOlympics and #GoldenGlory2024 which trended globally. Heartwarming videos of athletes celebrating victories, celebrity shoutouts, and creative memes transformed the digital space.

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Ram Mandir Inauguration:

The historic inauguration of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya became a huge event on social media platforms with Hashtags like #RamMandirInauguration and #AyodhyaDhamCelebration. The internet saw an outpouring of devotion as users posted images, videos, and live-streams of the grand ceremony. Artistic renditions of the temple and heartfelt messages flooded across the platforms.

Ambani Pre-wedding & Wedding:

The lavish pre-wedding and wedding celebrations of the Ambani family attracted a massive traction on social media, setting various trends with their opulence. Hashtags like #AmbaniWedding and #BigFatIndianWedding dominated the timelines with breathtaking decor, luxurious outfits, as well as star-studded performances. Social media users were awestruck by glimpses of international celebrities, Bollywood actors along with global dignitaries gracing the wedding.

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Election in USA:

The USA election has captured Indian social media by storm, as platforms were buzzing about candidates, policies, and controversies for months. Hashtags like #USElections2024 and #HarrisVsTrump trended consistently. The election was not only America’s event; it eventually became a social media sensation attracting global citizens in virtual discussions.

Heatwave:

The unprecedented heatwave in India dominated social media in 2024 as citizens share their experiences and concerns. Trending hashtags included #IndiaHeatwave2024 and #GlobalWarmingAwareness. Posts like smarter ways to stay cool, DIY hacks to traditional remedies became viral instantly. Social media ultimately became both a coping mechanism as well as a call to action against global warming.

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Lakshadweep Tourism:

Lakshadweep has taken social media by storm in first half of 2024 to become a trending topic among travel enthusiasts in 2024. Hashtags like #DiscoverLakshadweep and #IslandEscape gained huge traction as users shared mesmerizing photos and videos of its turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and vibrant coral reefs. The trend highlighted the Lakshadweep islands as a must-visit destination, inspiring travelers to explore this tropical haven.

Apart from these, IPL 2024, Ratan Tata’s demise, movies like Pushpa 2, Stree 2 grabbed attention from the audience on social media. The year 2024 will be remembered as a landmark year in India's digital journey.