The Press Club of India welcomes the Delhi High Court order quashing the FIR and the subsequent Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against the news portal Newsclick and its founding editor Prabir Purkayastha for allegedly violating provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), which in turn led to prosecution under the draconian Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. @newsclickin @PressCouncil_IN

#PCIFilmClub presents Chitransh Shrivastava and Ashutosh Thakur's 'Najariya'. Rupesh, a passionate folk artist and painter, dreams of pursuing theatre in Delhi. However, when his family's electricity is cut off due to unpaid bills, his journey takes an unexpected turn. Desperate to restore power, he exhausts his hard-earned savings — the very funds meant for his dreams. As light returns to his home, he is left to confront a haunting question: the price of survival versus the cost of ambition. Thursday, June 11 6 PM Press Club of India

#PCIFilmClub presents Prateek Shekhar's 'Ruke Na Jo'. In Bihar’s Nalanda, a young leader rises from the grassroots, challenging entrenched powers with limited resources but unwavering determination. His spirited efforts inspire hope and stand as a reminder that the contest for leadership is not merely about gaining power, but a deeper struggle—a fight for voice and to reshape the future from the margins. Thursday, June 4 6 PM Press Club of India

#PCIConversations presents author of 'They Will Shoot You, Madam' Harinder Baweja in conversation with independent journalist Amit Baruah. Baweja has ventured deep into conflict zones, for over four decades, to map the trauma and turmoil. The book captures various fault lines, from Op Blue Star to Op Sindoor. Friday, May 29 6 PM Press Club of India Please join us for tea at 5:30 PM.

#PCIFilmClub presents Vani Subramanian's documentary 'Cinema Pe Cinema'. An act of resistance against forgetting single screen cinema theatres as they shutter down across India. An effort to keep the memories of some films alive through traces of their audio and visual ephemera. A shared cinematic space in which diverse audiences speak of complex single screen theatre-going experiences. Thursday, May 28 6 PM Press Club of India Please join us for tea at 5:30 PM.

#PCIFilmClub presents Faiza Ahmad Khan's 2008 documentary, Supermen of Malegaon. Malegaon, a small town tucked away near the heart of India geographically, is fraught with communal tension and under economic depression. To escape the harsh reality of their world, its people seek refuge in the fantastical world of cinema. This passion for cinema has spurred a group of cinema enthusiasts to make their own films-quirky, low budget, socially aware and notoriously funny spoofs of Bollywood films. Their ambition has grown and now they are ready to take on Hollywood and Superman. Thursday, May 14 6 PM Press Club of India See you there!

The Press Club of India is saddened at the demise of its member Pradeep Rana on May 5 and expresses its deepest condolences to the bereaved family. Rana worked at the Times of India, Press Trust of India, Indian Express and UNI before joining the Japanese news channel NHK World as its South Asia Correspondent. He also served as a media analyst at the US embassy in New Delhi. The cremation will take place on May 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Crematorium, Sector 94, Noida.

#PCIFilmClub, in collaboration with the Embassy of Russia in India, presents Mikhail Kalatozov's 1958 film 'The Cranes Are Flying'. Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead, and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses the meeting and is off to the front lines, while Veronika waits patiently, sending letters faithfully. After her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris’ family, into the company of a cousin with his own intentions. Thursday, May 7 6 PM Press Club of India Please join us for tea at 5:30 PM.

#PCIFilmClub presents ‘Bhupen Da Uncut’, directed by Bobbeeta Sharma. Bhupen Da Uncut is a vintage candid camera first person account of Assam's legendary singer-musical maestro Bharat Ratna and Dada Saheb Phalke awardee Dr Bhupen Hazarika while he was on a visit to United Kingdom in 1999. Here Bhupenda, as he is fondly referred to by all spoke at length about his childhood, the influence and interaction with cultural stalwarts like Jyoti Prasad Agarwala pioneer of Assamese cinema, his pursuit of higher studies in New York, how he met his wife Priyamvada Patel and the dynamics of their relationship, as well as his philosophy and ideology. In these candid moments, Bhupenda also recited a few of his poems, some of which we believe have not yet been published. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director. Thursday, April 30 6 PM Press Club of India

The Press Club of India mourns the passing away of Raghu Rai , a veteran photojournalist and our member. An iconic Indian photographer, Rai has left behind a huge body of work spanning several decades and subjects which will continue to be celebrated. His commitment and contribution to his craft will be remembered with deep respect. At this juncture, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. 
 May his soul rest in peace. #RIP

#PCIFilmClub presents two short films: Samir Zaidi's 'Two Sinners' and Indranil Roy's 'Tea and a Rose'. *Two Sinners* : When Azhar's brother forces him to confront the man responsible for their sister's assault, he is thrust into an agonising choice. Does he follow his deep-rooted disdain for violence, or give in to the overwhelming desire for vengeance? Torn between morality and justice, Azhar’s next move will change everything. *Tea and a Rose* : Set during September 2020 amid the prolonged isolation of the pandemic lockdown, the story follows Mrs. Khan and Mrs. Indrani Ray as they find solace, companionship, and a new beginning in each other over shared cups of tea. It is a poignant, quiet film about connection and comfort during a time of global anxiety, forming part of the 'Lockdown Love Stories' series. The screenings will be followed by a Q&A with Samir Zaidi. 6:30 PM, Thursday, April 23 Press Club of India Please join us for tea at 6 pm. See you there!

The Press Club of India conducted a discussion on “Dr Ambedkar and Battle for Press Freedom Today.”

#PCIFilmClub presents Anureet Watta’s short film ‘Don’t Interrupt While We Dance’. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director. A quaint birthday party for 18-year-old Noori, a transgender woman, pulses slowly with the dreams and glee of her queer friends. However, as the evening unfolds, new horrors emerge - transphobia barges inside the door, with the police arresting them all for Noori’s kidnapping case. 6:30 PM Thursday, April 16 Press Club of India Please join us for tea at 6 PM. See you there!

The Press Club of India expresses shock, and condemns the recent attack on the office of Asomiya Pratidin, one of the most respected newspapers of Assam.

Six press organizations gathered at the Press Club of India on April 11 to demand the unconditional withdrawal of the Draft IT (Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules 2026. The rules create a chilling effect on press freedom, threaten independent creators & expand unchecked censorship powers. Key demands:— ✅ Withdraw Rule 3(4) executive censorship powers ✅ Stop the 3-hour takedown diktat ✅ Halt the illegal Sahyog portal ✅ Consult journalists BEFORE drafting such laws #PressFreedom #ITRules2026 #FreeSpeech

Click the link to download the PDF file. On April 10, 2026, the Press Club of India has sbumitted comments and suggestions to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on the amendements proposed to the IT Rules 2021 in the Draft Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Second Amendment Rules, 2026. pressclubofindia.org/categor…

The Press Club of India Managing Committee visited the Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology (MeitY) on April 10 to submit its comments and suggestions to the Secretary, MeiTy, on the draft amendments to the IT Rules 2021 — Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.