HT Morning News Brief September 22: US media boycotts Trump; IIT Bombay row and India at Asian Games

Good morning, readers! Today's top headlines cover a range of topics. US President Donald Trump installed a helipad at the White House on Monday, but his speech was inaudible due to helicopter noise. In response to growing tensions, US media outlets ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC halted their joint television pool coverage of Trump's events, following his decision to exclude CNN, MSNBC and Politico from the White House grounds.

Meanwhile, at India's prestigious IIT-Bombay, student representatives expressed their stance on the death of a second-year BTech student, clarifying that they did not support cheating but were concerned about the circumstances that led to the tragedy. The student body also insisted on maintaining their support for Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who was suspended as the dean of administrative affairs, stating their affiliation with the professor as part of the faculty community.

As the Asian Games continued, India entered its fourth day with optimism, having already secured six medals, including four on the previous day, which boosted the nation's hopes for further success. Looking ahead, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced military assistance for Saudi Arabia in the form of "defensive air-to-air refuelling" to counter ongoing attacks from Houthi rebels.

Burnham revealed this decision upon his arrival in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, after consulting with the UK defence secretary and foreign secretary. Lastly, the Hindi Drishyam film franchise, which originated from a Malayalam classic remake in 2015, continues to captivate audiences with its third installment, Drishyam: The Conclusion.

This original story explores a departure from the Malayalam version, offering a fresh take on the series' narrative.