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The Press Club of India’s three-day Literary Festival & Book Fair starts on October 24th!

It is a platform for our esteemed Club members to launch their books.

All are welcome!

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The Press Club of India’s three-day Literary Festival & Book Fair starts on October 24th!

It is a platform for our esteemed Club members to launch their books.
All are welcome!

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The Press Club of India’s three-day Literary Festival & Book Fair starts on October 24th!
It is a platform for our esteemed Club members to launch their books.
All are welcome!

@melwynwilliams

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The Press Club of India’s three-day Literary Festival & Book Fair starts on October 24th!

It is a platform for our esteemed Club members to launch their books.
All are welcome!

@dineshcsharma

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Press Club of India is thrilled to invite you to the second annual literature festival, from
October 24 to 26, 2026.

This year’s PCI LitFest will continue the tradition of scintillating discussions around the media landscape, thoughtfully curated book stalls, and book launches for books written by PCI members.

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In a democracy, the fourth pillar must never be silenced.

Those in authority must respect and uphold the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression enshrined in the Constitution.

It is heartening that the Delhi Police returned the journalists’ (Lakhvinder and Rajvender) camera after the Press Club of India raised the issue yesterday.

A free press is not a privilege granted by those in power; it is an essential pillar of democracy.

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Journalists take out a silent protest march around the Press Club of India condemning the assault on and detention of media persons covering the CJP protests.

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Journalists condemn the attack on media persons covering the CJP protests on October 10, calling for accountability and respect for press freedom.

“Attacks on journalists carrying out their professional duties are unacceptable and undermine the fundamental right of the media to report freely and fearlessly.”

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The Press Club of India’s statement on Delhi Police’s action against journalists and imposition of Internet ban in and around Jantar Mantar area:—

The Press Club of India is shocked and dismayed at the Delhi Police's actions against and treatment of journalists during the protests at Jantar Mantar against the chief election commissioner on Friday and Saturday.

Behaviour of this kind cannot be normalised in a democracy.

Journalists must be allowed to work freely, without fear, and document those who gather to raise various issues. That this is not being allowed even at the heart of the national capital does not bode well for the trajectory of media freedom in India.

The Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) must immediately act on the female journalist's complaint and ensure that it gives mediapersons the space to do their jobs without having to face aggression and threats.

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The Press Club of India condemns the West Bengal Police's decision to file an FIR against Maktoob Media for its reporting.

We urge the West Bengal Police to withdraw this FIR immediately and ensure that journalists are able to do their job without fear.

@WBPolice

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The Press Club of India is shocked and deeply concerned that the Delhi Police decided to detain at least two journalists who were covering a protest at Jantar Mantar on September 25 regarding actions of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

We urge the @DelhiPolice to apologise to the journalists who were not able to work and whose equipment was lost because of this incident, and to refrain from acting in this manner in the future.

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The Press Club of India is deeply concerned about independent journalist Ravi Nair's continued incarceration in Gujarat.

We urge authorities in Gujarat to release Nair while the courts decide on his appeals, and to ensure that the criminal defamation law is not used to target journalists.

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#PCIConversations is pleased to present a conversation on Shastri Ramachandaran's 'Chindia: Journey to an Asian Century'.

The author will be in conversation with former Chief Editor, Financial Express Sanjaya Baru and former diplomat and foreign policy analyst Ambassador K.P. Fabian.

*Wednesday, September 23*
*6:30 PM*
*Press Club of India*
1, Raisina Road, New Delhi 110001

_Please join us for tea at 6 PM_

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From a vibrant discussion this evening at the Press Club of India on ‘India Out of Work’ and its dying demographic dividend by 2040.

Speakers - Economist, academic and writer Santosh Mehrotra; former Finance Secretary Subhash Garg and Economist and Academic Shiren Akhter.

The discussion was moderated by senior journalist and Press Club of India member Amit Baruah.

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We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of senior journalist Payal Mehta.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, colleagues, and everyone whose life she touched.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

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“India Out of Work -- Rethinking India's Growth Story" is a deep dive into the structure of Indian economy, written by Santosh Mehrotra, professor of economics at the Centre of Labour, Jawaharlal Nehru University; and Jajati Parida, professor of economics at the University of Hyderabad.

The book is the pivot of this discussion and deliberation, particularly the concerns it raises around India's demographic dividend ending by 2040.

Derived from the name of the book, the panel discussion, India Out of Work, features its co-author Santosh Mehrotra besides Subhash Garg, former finance secretary and commentator on financial and economic matters, and Shiren Akhter, professor of economics at Zakir Hussain College of Delhi University.

The discussion will be moderated by senior journalist and Press Club of India member Amit Baruah.

Please join us at 5 pm for tea and snacks before the discussion which will commence at 5.30 p.m. at the upstairs hall of the Club.

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#PCI Conversations is pleased to present a conversation on Shastri Ramachandaran's 'Chindia: Journey to an Asian Century'.

The author will be in conversation with former Chief Editor, Financial Express Sanjaya Baru and Senior Assistant Editor, The Hindu Kallol Bhattacharjee.

*Wednesday, September 23*
*6:30 PM*
*Press Club of India*
1, Raisina Road, New Delhi 110001

_Please join us for tea at 6 PM_

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The Press Club of India (PCI), Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) and National Women’s Network of India (NWNI) will hold a protest meeting against the harassment of women journalists.

It’s an important call to stand together for the safety, dignity and freedom of women.

Where:— Press Club of India
Day/Date:— Friday / 18 September 2026
Time:— 4

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The Press Club of India condemns the Kerala Police action in the Reporter TV office in Kochi and the seizure of journalists' personal mobile phones.

The Press Club of India urges the Kerala Police to refrain from acting against journalists in this manner and to immediately return their devices.