What role did James Augustus Hickey play in the history of print in India?

Published the first English newspaper

Translated ancient texts

Promoted indigenous literature

Established the first printing press

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A. Published the first English newspaper

James Augustus Hickey is known for publishing the Bengal Gazette, which is recognized as the first English-language newspaper in India.

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