
First Newspaper in India: Hicky’s Bengal Gazette and its Impact on Journalism
The Birth of Journalism in India: The First Newspaper Introduction to India’s First Newspaper The inception of journalism in India dates back to the 18th century with the launch of the first newspaper, The Bengal Gazette, also known as Hicky’s Gazette, on January 29, 1780. Founded by James Augustus Hicky, this weekly publication marked a…