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Press Release: Reconstitution of the Press Council of India for its 15th Term
Nomination of Members.
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11 Dec 2025
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Press Council of India Observes National Press Day on November 16, 2025.
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16 Nov 2025
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Press Release: National Press Day to be celebrated on November 16, 2025
Hon’ble Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw to grace the main event organised by Press Council of India This year’s celebration is based on the theme “Safeguarding Press Credibility Amidst Rising Misinformation”
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15 Nov 2025
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Suo-motu cognizance taken by Chairperson, PCI for purported violation of
Norms of Journalistic Conduct by the India Today, English/Hindi magazine, in
its Cover Story of issues dated November 10/12, 2025.
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04 Nov 2025
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Press Council of India Advises the Print Media to follow the Norms of Journalistic Conduct-2022 on Paid News for observance during General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar and Bye-election to 8 (Eight) Assembly Constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram and Odisha.
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31 Oct 2025
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Press Council of India advises media to abide by the provisions of Section 126A of Representation of the People Act, 1951 and Guidelines of Press Council of India on ‘Pre–Poll’ and ‘Exit–Polls’ during the upcoming General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar and Bye-election to 8 (Eight) Assembly Constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram and Odisha.
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31 Oct 2025
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Press Council of India takes suo-motu cognizance on the Assault of
Journalist, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh.
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08 Sep 2025
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Extension of Last date for filing of Autumn Internship Programme,
2025 for Journalism Students and re-scheduling of the
programme.
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24 Jul 2025
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Press Council of India advises media to abide by the provisions of Section 126A of Representation of the People Act, 1951 and Guidelines of Press Council of India on ‘Pre–Poll’ and ‘Exit–Polls’ during the upcoming Bye-election to 5 (Five) Assembly Constituencies of Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal.
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16 Jun 2025
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Press Council of India Advises the Print Media to follow the Norms of Journalistic Conduct-2022 on Paid News for observance during Bye-election to 5 (Five) Assembly Constituencies of Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal.
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16 Jun 2025
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11.
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Inviting Applications for Autumn Internship Programme, 2025
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11 Jun 2025
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12.
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Suo-Motu cognizance taken by Press Council of India with regard to alleged
killing of Shri Dharmendra Singh Chauhan, Journalist in Jhajjar, Haryana.
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06 Jun 2025
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Suo-Motu cognizance taken by the Smt Justice Ranjana Prakash
Desai, Chairperson, Press Council of India, against The Hindu,
for publishing erroneous map of India.
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16 May 2025
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Suo-motu cognizance taken by the Chairperson, Press Council of India on alleged killing of Shri Raghavendra Bajpai, correspondent of a Hindi daily, Uttar Pradesh.
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11 Mar 2025
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Suo-Motu cognizance taken by Chairperson, Press Council of India for
purported violation of journalistic norms with regard to misleading contents
citing ban on currency notes in India w.ef. February 1, in advertisement
published on 24.01.2025 by Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi, Kerala
Kaumudi, Janmabhumi, Metro Vaartha, Deepika, Mangalam, Chandrika,
Janayugam, Suprabhatam, Madhyamam and Veeskhanam.
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25 Jan 2025
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Press Council of India advises the Print Media to abide by the relevant provisions of the Model Code of Conduct during the General Election to Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, 2025 and bye–elections to 2 Assembly Constituencies of Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu as issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
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21 Jan 2025
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Press Council of India Advises the Print Media to follow the Norms of Journalistic Conduct-2022 on Paid News for observance during General Election to Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, 2025 and bye-elections to 2 Assembly Constituencies of Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
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21 Jan 2025
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Press Council of India advises media to abide by the provisions of Section 126A of Representation of the People Act, 1951 and Guidelines of Press Council of India on ‘Pre–Poll’ and ‘Exit–Polls’ during the upcoming General Election to Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, 2025 and bye-elections to 2 Assembly Constituencies of Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
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21 Jan 2025
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Appointment of Ms. Shubha Gupta as Secretary, Press Council of India.
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21 Jan 2025
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Suo-Motu Cognizance taken by Chairperson, Press Council of India with regard to suspected murder of Shri Mukesh Chandrakar, Journalist in Bastar, Chhattisgarh.
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04 Jan 2025
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Reconstitution of the Press Council of India for its 15th Term
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27 Dec 2024
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Press Council of India Observes National Press Day on November 16, 2024.
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16 Nov 2024
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P.C.I. will be observing National Press Day on November 16, 2024 at
National Media Centre, New Delhi on the theme “Changing Nature of
Press”. It will be inaugurated by Hon'ble Union Minister Information
and Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw. Shri Vaishnaw will give the
keynote speech.
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12 Nov 2024
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Press Council of India Advises the Print Media to follow the Norms of Journalistic Conduct-2022 on Paid News for observance during the State Legislative Assembly Elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, 2024 and certain by-elections.
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08 Nov 2024
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Press Council of India advises the Print Media to abide by the relevant provisions of the Model Code of Conduct during the State Legislative Assembly Elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, 2024 and certain by-elections as issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
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08 Nov 2024
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Press Council of India advises media to abide by the provisions of Section
126A of Representation of the. People Act, 1951 during upcoming State
Legislative Assembly Elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand 2024
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29 Oct 2024
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Press Council meeting held on 27.09.2024 in New Delhi.
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11 Oct 2024
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Suo motu cognizance taken by the Hon'ble Chairperson of Press Council of
India with regard to an advertisement published by Amar Ujala, Meorut
Edition Newspaper depicting bikers performing stunts in a promotion
motorcycles
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09 Oct 2024
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The Press Council of India condemns the attack on Shri Rohit Sharma, Journalist, Indian Today, by supporters of Indian Overseas Congress in U.S.A during course of discharge of his journalistic duties.
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20 Sep 2024
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PCI advises print media to adhere to Section 126A of RP Act, 1951, ahead of Haryana, J&K Elections and By-Elections.
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09 Sep 2024
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Press Council of India Advises the Print Media to follow the Norms of
Journalistic Conduct-2022 on Paid News for observance during the State
Legislative Assembly Elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir and certain by-elections.
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09 Sep 2024
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Report of the Sub-Committee to examine the retrenchment of
journalists by the Media Groups during COVID-19
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30 Aug 2024
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33.
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Suo-Motu cognizance initiated by the Press Council of India against the
Frontline Magazine, Chennai for showing incorrect map of India on its
cover page.
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08 Aug 2024
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Press Council of India conferred the National Awards for Excellence in Journalism, 2023, today at the National Media Centre, Delhi. Fifteen (15) journalists from print media have been honoured under different categories.
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05 Aug 2024
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Suo motu cognizance taken by the Press Council of India over the reported incident of attack at residence of Mr. Khoirom Loyalakpa, Editor “Naharolgi Thoudang” vernacular daily newspaper by unknown assailants in Kontha Khabam Lai Haraopham, Imphal East District.
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30 Jul 2024
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Press Council of India Announces Winners for National Award for Excellence in Journalism, 2023.
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26 Jul 2024
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Press Council of India Invites claims from eligible Associations of Persons for 15th Term Reconstitution.
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03 Jul 2024
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Appointment of Shri Dhiraj M. Kakadia as Secretary, Press Council of India.
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12 Jun 2024
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Press Council of India Invites claims from eligible Associations of
Persons for 15th Term Reconstitution.
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07 Jun 2024
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Suo-motu cognizance with regard to incident of alleged attack on
Journalist and cameraman of News Channel in New Delhi.
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28 May 2024
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Press Council of India has taken suo motu cognizance regarding alleged attack on Shri Hiraram Meghwal, journalist, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
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24 May 2024
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Suo motu cognizance taken by the Press Council of India with regard to assault on two journalists in Odisha.
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16 May 2024
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Press Council of India Advises Print Media to Comply With the Ministry Of
Ayush Advisory Dated 18.04.2024.
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16 May 2024
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The Press Council of India advises the Print Media to follow the Advisory issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) in terms of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 on Prohibition of Advertising, Promotion and Endorsement of unlawful activities prohibited under various laws
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19 Apr 2024
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Suo-Motu cognizance with regard to incident of alleged attack on
Shri Abhijeet Das, Bureau Chief of Local News channel, Assam.
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09 Apr 2024
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Press Council of India advises media to abide by the provisions of Section 126A of Representation of the People Act, 1951.
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28 Mar 2024
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Press Council of India Advises the Print Media to follow the Norms of Journalistic Conduct on Paid News for observance during the General Elections to House of the People (Lok Sabha), 2024 and State Legislative Assembly Elections in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim and certain by-elections.
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28 Mar 2024
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Press Council of India advises the Print Media to abide by the relevant provisions of the Model Code of Conduct during the upcoming Elections as issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
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28 Mar 2024
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Suo motu cognizance taken by the Press Council of India with regard to attack on office
of Eenadu, Telugu daily in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
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28 Feb 2024
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Sub-Committee Constituted to Assess Media Scenario in State of Manipur
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16 Feb 2024
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Suo motu cognizance taken by the Press Council of India with regard to attack on Senior Journalist, Mr. Nikhil Wagle, Pune, Maharastra.
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15 Feb 2024
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The Press Council of India directs Print Media to take note of Guidelines
issued by the Hon’ble High Court of Kolkata in W.P.A 22990 of 2023 vide its
interim order dated 17.10.2023
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07 Feb 2024
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Press Council of India advises print media to adhere to the Norms of
Journalistic Conduct while publishing employment related
advertisements.
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01 Feb 2024
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The Press Council of India advises the print media to refrain from publishing any content that may be false or manipulated or has the potential to disturb communal harmony or public order.
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24 Jan 2024
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Extension of date for receiving application for WIP, 2024
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15 Jan 2024
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Inviting Applications for WIP, 2024
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08 Dec 2023
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Press Council of India takes Suo-motu cognizance against Jaipur edition of Dainik Bhaskar, Rajasthan Patrika, Indian Express, The Times of India, First India, India News, Sach Bedharak, Dainik Navjyoti and Samachar Jagat and Jodhpur edition of Hukamnama Samachar, Dainik Jalte Deep and Dainik Navjyoti for publication of an advertisement camouflaged as News Headline with regard to Rajasthan Legislative Assembly elections, 2023
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23 Nov 2023
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Press Council of India Observes National Press Day on November 16, 2023.
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17 Nov 2023
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P.C.I. will be observing National Press Day on November 16, 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on the theme “Media in the Era of Artificial Intelligence” to be inaugurated by Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar.
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15 Nov 2023
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Press Council of India advises media to adhere to the Election Commission of India's notification dated 31.10.2023 regarding Media coverage during the period referred to in Section 126A of Representation of People Act, 1951.
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07 Nov 2023
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Press Council of India Advises the Print Media to follow the Norms of Journalistic Conduct-2022 on Paid News for observance during the upcoming Legislative Assembly Elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram.
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30 Oct 2023
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Press Council of India advises media not to violate Section 126A of Representation of the People Act, 1951
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30 Oct 2023
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63.
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Press Council of India condoles the demise of its former member, Shri KS Sachidananda Murthy.
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16 Oct 2023
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64.
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Suo-motu cognizance initiated by the Press Council of India for
referring J&K as "Indian controlled Kashmir" by the Times of India,
Chennai cdition in its issue dated 29.08.2023
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12 Oct 2023
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PCI seeks responses from journalists who were retrenched during COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020-February
2021)
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29 Sep 2023
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66.
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Press Council of India issues Guidelines for Media Persons/Reporters Covering News Amidst Natural Disaster
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21 Sep 2023
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67.
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Press Council of India issues media guidelines for covering news on the LGBTQ+ community
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21 Sep 2023
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The Press Council of India advises the print media to follow the direction passed by the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in W.P.(CRL) 2456/2023 dated 28.08.2023
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14 Sep 2023
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Sub-Committee to examine the retrenchment of journalists by
Media Groups during COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020-February
2021)
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13 Sep 2023
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The Press Council of India advises the Print Media to follow the Advisory dated August 25, 2023 issued by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting regarding the promotion/advertisements of Online Betting Platforms.
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06 Sep 2023
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PCI takes suo-motu cognizance, with regard to alleged murder of Shri Vimal Kumar Yadav, journalist at Araria, Bihar.
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24 Aug 2023
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72.
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PCI extends the date of receiving entries for National Awards for Excellence in Journalism, 2023
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18 Aug 2023
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Suo motu cognizance taken by the Press Council of India regarding attack on Shri Sandeep Mahajan, Freelance Journalist at Jalgaon, Maharashtra.
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17 Aug 2023
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PCI takes suo-motu cognizance against Navbharat, Raipur and Amar ujala, New Delhi for publishing identical contents
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11 Aug 2023
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Press Council of India condoles the demise of its former member, Shri Uttam Chand Sharma.
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01 Aug 2023
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Press Council of India takes Suo motu Cognizance against Dainik Bhaskar, Delhi Edition for publishing of misleading and obscene & vulgar advertisements.
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20 Jul 2023
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Press Council of India Invites Entries for
National Awards for Excellence in Journalism, 2023
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04 Jul 2023
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Press Council of India advises media personnel and media houses to take precautions for safety in ground reporting on Cyclone “Biparjoy”.
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15 Jun 2023
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Press Council of India advises print media to refrain from violation of Section 4 of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act, 2019
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02 Jun 2023
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80.
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Press Council of India condoles the demise of its former member, Shri Sheetla Singh.
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18 May 2023
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81.
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Press Release - Inviting Applications for SIP, 2023
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16 May 2023
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82.
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Press Council of India takes Suo-Moto cognizance on the arrest of the Times Now journalist in Ludhiana
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09 May 2023
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83.
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Suo moto cognizance taken by the Press Coucil of India in connection with the attack on Mr. Arvind Singh Jaduan, Editor, "Ghatak Reporter" and his family members in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh
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09 May 2023
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Press Council of India takes Suo-moto Cognizance of the incident of assault on Journalist by Delhi Police for covering protest held by wrestlers at Jantar Mantar in Delhi
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08 May 2023
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The Press Council of India takes suo motu cognizance against Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Punjab Kesari, Hindustan Times and The Telegraph for breaching Norms of Journalistic Conduct, 2022 by publishing advertisements of online betting and gambling platforms.
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04 May 2023
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Press Council of India takes Suo-Motu cognizance against Dainik Jagran, Delhi Edition for publication of obscene and vulgar advertisements in its various issues.
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28 Apr 2023
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PCI concludes its two days Inquiry Committee meeting in Mumbai
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18 Apr 2023
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88.
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Press Council of India advises media not to violate Section 126A of Representation of the People Act, 1951
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18 Apr 2023
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Press Council of India Advises the Print Media to follow the Norms of Journalistic Conduct-2022 on Paid News for observance during the Legislative Assembly Elections in Karnataka
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18 Apr 2023
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Press Council of India takes Suo-motu cognizance against Hindustan, Delhi Edition for publication of obscene and vulgar advertisements in its various issues.
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28 Mar 2023
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Press Council of India takes Suo-motu Cognizance on purported action of the district administration prohibiting the entry of the media persons at the Counting Venue during the counting of votes for 'Block Graduate and Shikshak MLC' election in Kanpur region.
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27 Mar 2023
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Suo-motu cognizance against the Dina Thanthi Edition for purportedly violating Press Council's Model Guidelines for publishing Overseas Advertisements in Accordance with Emigration Act, 1983.
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20 Mar 2023
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Press Council of India takes suo-motu cognizance on the Incident of arresting Journalist, Mr. Sanjay Rana, Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.
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16 Mar 2023
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Press Council of India Advises the Print Media to follow the Norms of Journalistic Conduct-2022 on Paid News for observance during the Elections in various states.
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01 Mar 2023
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National Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2020.
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28 Feb 2023
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Press Council of India takes Suo-motu Cognizance on the Incident of Alleged murder of Journalist, Mr. Shashikant Warishe, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
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10 Feb 2023
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Press Council of India takes cognizance on using the phrase "Press Council" by an organization at Korea, Chhattisgarh.
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26 Dec 2022
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98.
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Extension of last date for submission of online application for WIP, 2023
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07 Dec 2022
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Press Council of India advises print media to observe the direction laid in the ECI's Advisory no. 491/Media Policy/2022/Communication dated 29.11.02022 concerning prediction of results.
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02 Dec 2022
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100.
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Press Council of India advises print media not to breach Section 126A of the
RP Act, 1951
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30 Nov 2022
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101.
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PCI issues norms/guidelines covering Reporting on sex workers
(based on Hon'ble Supreme Court of India order dated 19-05-2022 in the Criminal appeal no. 135/2010)
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29 Nov 2022
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102.
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The Press Council of India Observes National Press Day on November 16, 2022
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18 Nov 2022
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103.
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PCI takes suo-motu cognizance against several editions of The Times of India for publishing highly misleading headline and news concerning Council’s Adjudication on 15.11.22.
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17 Nov 2022
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104.
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National Press Day Celebrations, 2022.
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15 Nov 2022
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105.
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Winter Internship Programme (WIP), 2023 for Journalism Students.
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09 Nov 2022
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Press Council of India takes Suo-motu action against the Kannada daily Newspaper ‘Vishvavani’ for publishing derogatory remarks against the President of India.
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23 Oct 2022
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The Press Council of India advises media to refrain from publishing any information with regard to the identity of the victims and their depositions in terms of the Order dated 02.09.2022 of Hon'ble High Court of Madras.
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07 Oct 2022
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Suo-motu cognizance taken by the Press Council of India regarding Police assault on Media persons in Odisha’s Nabarangpur district
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21 Sep 2022
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109.
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Press Release-Press Council moves suo-motu over allegedly disconcerting statement by Chief Minister of Rajasthan on media.
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13 Jan 2020
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110.
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Press Release- PCI condoles the demise of Shri Pravat Kumar Dash, Member, Press Council of India
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27 Dec 2019
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111.
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Press Release- Two Days Hearing of Inquiry Committee of the Press Council of India concludes at Prayagraj
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18 Dec 2019
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112.
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Press Release- Inquiry Committee of the Press Council of India meets at Prayagraj, U.P.
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16 Dec 2019
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Press Release- Press Council Censures Mid-Day Newspaper for Publishing Misleading Classified Advertisements and Evolves Guidelines for Media.
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26 Nov 2019
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Press Release- Press Council Censures Newspapers Hindustan Delhi edition, Dainik Jagran Delhi edition, Maharashtra Timess and Navbharat Times.
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26 Nov 2019
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115.
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Press Release for the National Press Day, 2019 and National Awards for Excellence in Journalism.
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16 Nov 2019
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116.
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Press Release: Applications invited for Winter Internship Programme, 2020 (WIP)View Document(236 Kb)
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07 Nov 2019
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117.
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Press Release-National Awards For Excellence in Journalism, 2019
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06 Nov 2019
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