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India’s night lights up for Diwali

India is celebrating Diwali with prayers, lights and fireworks marking one of the country's biggest Hindu festivals.

Covered by 3 sources from 3 countries. First reported by France 24 ·

How 3 newspapers cover this story

  1. France 24FranceFirst report

    Diwali: Over one billion people mark victory of light over darkness

    Diwali celebrations began on Sunday, with people across India and the global diaspora gathering to mark one of the most important festivals in the Hindu tradition. In Ayodhya, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, the deity celebrated during the festival, festivities included performances based on the Hindu epic…

  2. Al JazeeraQatar

    India’s night lights up for Diwali

    India is celebrating Diwali with prayers, lights and fireworks marking one of the country's biggest Hindu festivals.

  3. The GuardianUnited Kingdom

    Millions in India celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights – in pictures

    The spiritual triumph of ‘light over darkness’ is celebrated during Diwali, which people mark by lighting traditional lamps, decorating homes and gathering with family and friends

Coverage details

3 outlets from 3 countries are covering this story: France 24, Al Jazeera and The Guardian. France 24 published it first, on November 8, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Guardian, 19 hours later.

Key names in the coverage: Diwali, India and Hindu.

By country: France (1), Qatar (1), United Kingdom (1).

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