Indian Newspaper Day is observed on January 29 to mark the introduction of India’s first newspaper. Hicky’s Bengal Gazette, the first printed newspaper, was launched on January 29, 1780, by James Augustus Hicky in Kolkata. The day highlights the role of newspapers in shaping India’s socio-political landscape, promoting freedom of expression, and advocating public rights.
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