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Indian Newspaper Day Observed on January 29.

Important Days | Dated: 29 Jan 2026

Indian Newspaper Day is observed annually on January 29 to commemorate the birth of Indian journalism. On this day in 1780, James Augustus Hicky published the first newspaper in India, "Hicky's Bengal Gazette" (also known as the Calcutta General Advertiser). It marks the beginning of the print media era in the country.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Hicky's Bengal Gazette was a weekly English newspaper published from Kolkata.
  • It was known for its fearless criticism of the British administration.
  • The paper was seized by the British in 1782 due to its outspoken nature.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Day: Indian Newspaper Day.
  • Date: January 29.
  • Event: First Newspaper Launch.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which was the first newspaper published in India, the anniversary of which is observed as Indian Newspaper Day on January 29?

Correct Answer: Bengal Gazette

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Indian Press

  • First Paper – Bengal Gazette (1780)
  • Liberator of Press – Charles Metcalfe