On which date is Indian Newspaper Day observed each year?

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On which date is Indian Newspaper Day observed each year?

A. January 15

B. February 5

C. March 12

D. January 28

Indian Newspaper Day is observed annually on January 28th, commemorating the introduction of the first printed newspaper, Hickys 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.

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Which Indian state is hosting the International Purple Fest 2024?

A. Pondicherry

B. Goa

C. Karnataka

D. Rajasthan

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