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- Google now lets you choose your favorite news websites so their stories appear more often in the Top Stories section of search results.
- When someone adds SouthWala.in as a preferred source, our news reports have a better chance of showing up first for them.
- This feature is currently available for English searches in the US and India.
- Open Google SearchSearch for any current news topic, such as “SouthWala news update” or “local news today.”
What Does “Preferred Source” Mean?
Google now lets you choose your favorite news websites so their stories appear more often in the Top Stories section of search results. When someone adds SouthWala.in as a preferred source, our news reports have a better chance of showing up first for them.
This feature is currently available for English searches in the US and India.

Step-by-Step Guide
1. Open Google Search
Search for any current news topic, such as “SouthWala news update” or “local news today.”
2. Find the Top Stories Section
Scroll down the search results until you see the Top Stories box.
3. Open Preferred Sources
Click the small star icon next to “Top Stories.” This opens the Preferred Sources list.
4. Search for SouthWala.in
Type “SouthWala.in” into the search bar inside this list.
5. Add SouthWala.in
Click the empty star beside our name to mark it as a favorite.
6. Refresh Your Search
Go back to your search results. You may now see a special section called “From Your Sources” that includes our latest articles.
Tips to Remember
- If you don’t see the star icon, try searching for a different trending topic.
- Works on both desktop and mobile.
- You can add more than one preferred source—Google will prioritize all of them in your results.
Why This Matters
For Readers:
Adding SouthWala.in ensures you never miss our latest updates, as they will appear higher in your search results.
For Us:
When readers mark us as a preferred source, it boosts our visibility in “Top Stories,” bringing timely, accurate, and relevant news straight to our audience.
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