'Magic puddings', 'emission impossible', 'shocks to the system', no gas cookers, electric cars, and chargers on every corner, plus trillions of dollars in benefits, or in costs, and some figures are 'state secrets' - take your pick this morning as climate change and emissions simmer and fume across the dailies' front pages. Stories by Nick O'Malley, Nick Newling, James Massola, Ryan Cropp, Matthew Benns, Graham Lloyd, Perry Williams, Eric Johnstone, and Colin Packham, Greg Brown and Geoff Chambers, Phillip Coorey, Rhianna Mitchell and Katina Curtis, Paul Starick, Dan Walsh.

Aaj Tak, part of the India Today Group, has been named the most-viewed Hindi news channel on Instagram, capturing 51 per cent of total Instagram actions among a custom set of Hindi news competitors, per Comscore Social (August 2025).

The Editors Guild of India on September 17 expressed “deep concern” over a Rohini District Court order in Adani Enterprises Ltd. vs Paranjoy Guha Thakurta & Others. The court granted an ex parte “John Doe” injunction restraining nine named journalists and organisations — and unnamed others — from publishing or circulating allegedly “unverified, unsubstantiated and ex facie defamatory” material about the company.

SC signalled it may be time to jail repeat stubble burners, warning that subsidies and machinery alone can’t end Delhi’s winter smog. The Centre argued prosecution isn’t feasible. IE reported India will set up its first three joint military stations and merge education branches into a tri-services Education Corps. TOI wrote Pakistan delayed its Asia Cup game against UAE after alleging BCCI influence in a “handshake row” with India. ET noted GCCs bring nearly 5% of revenue for top IT majors, reshaping competition. THR said filmmaker Mari Selvaraj drew criticism for working with rapper Vedan, accused in multiple #MeToo cases.

IDG Communications’ channel publication, ARN, has for the last 30 years been known as the voice of the IT Channel.

The passing of two leading Australian journalists this week, both of whom made lasting impressions on readers and audiences.

One of the ABC's longest serving employees who has worked across many of the national broadcaster's standout programs and podcasts, has called it a day after 17 years.

Farewell to Robert Redford, the heat is on climate's magic numbers, PM Albanese's 'failure' to get defence treaty over the line, not plain sailing for top cop, shortage of jail beds, and a court case looms for a sports hero.

Ahead of Durga Puja, Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group) and TV9 Bangla have launched Season 3 of Pujoy Pulse, running September 4 to October 8, 2025. This edition spotlights Pulse Golmol, an imli-flavoured candy positioned to blend nostalgia with Puja traditions.

In yet another troubling incident that raises concerns about press freedom, BJP minister Jibesh Mishra has been accused of assaulting a journalist for asking a question on road conditions in Jale constituency. The alleged incident, which took place during the minister’s visit, has sparked outrage among media circles.

The Press Club of India (PCI) condemned what it called the targeting of the editor and journalists of Sakshi by the Andhra Pradesh Police, calling it an attempt to intimidate the media for routine reporting. It urged Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to direct the police to avoid “fishing expeditions” against journalists acting in the public interest.

At least 18 people died as torrential rains battered Uttarakhand and HP. Sahastradhara’s market was washed away, as Dehradun battles its deadliest floods in years. In diplomacy, Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar admitted that India rejected US mediation during Operation Sindoor, contradicting Trump’s boasts. In sport, Sarvesh Kushare’s 2.28m leap, while Neeraj Chopra is set for a javelin showdown with Weber and Nadeem. On tech, ET reported Ashwini Vaishnaw’s plan to launch 25 chipsets under ISM 2.0, pushing India toward a full semiconductor stack. Ram Gopal Varma praised Mirai’s modest-budget VFX, while Pinkvilla noted its Rs 67.5 crore debut.

Vertoz Limited, a global MadTech and CloudTech platform company, has secured the communications mandate for XLRI - Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, expanding its clientele across the education sector.

Western Australia-based Business News has a successful business model which has seen them recruit more journalists as they celebrate their 1000th print issue.

Ben Mansill wrote the very first PC Powerplay editorial, and the last with the book final closing last week on what is arguably Australia's most iconic gaming masthead.