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2024-01-29 Important Days

592.

On which date is Indian Newspaper Day observed each year?

January 15

February 5

March 12

January 28

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Indian Newspaper Day is observed annually on January 28th, commemorating the introduction of the first printed newspaper, Hicky’s Bengal Gazette, by James Augustus Hicky in 1780. The day pays homage to India's journalistic heritage and reflects on the evolving role of newspapers in the digital age.