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.
How 3 newspapers cover this story
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…
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.
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).


