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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced he will urge PM Modi to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai. This follows MNS chief Raj Thackeray's objection to a Union minister's praise for the institute retaining its name. Fadnavis rejected Thackeray's claims of a conspiracy to annex Mumbai to Gujarat, stating the BJP supports renaming all Bombay references to Mumbai.

Mumbai awakens to a pleasant, sunny day with comfortable temperatures peaking at 28.7C, perfect for outdoor plans. Despite the clear skies, yesterday's 'very poor' air quality (AQI 295) necessitates masks in congested areas for sensitive individuals. The city anticipates stable, sunny conditions throughout the coming week, with no rain expected.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will write to the Prime Minister and Union Education Ministry to officially rename IIT-Bombay to IIT-Mumbai. This follows criticism from the MNS over Union Minister Jitendra Singh's remarks suggesting the institute should retain its original name. The state government considers the renaming demand legitimate.

Royal Bengal Tiger Shakti, aged 9.6 years, died at Byculla Zoo on November 17, 2025, due to pyogranulomatous pneumonia leading to respiratory failure. The tiger, brought from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in 2020, showed no prior illness. Post-mortem findings are being further analyzed, and the zoo has communicated the details as per regulations.

H East ward grapples with persistent civic woes like water scarcity, traffic congestion from BKC, and overflowing garbage. Amidst shifting political tides, local leaders are gearing up for a crucial election. Residents demand solutions for dust, unregulated autos, and hawker encroachment, hoping for improved governance.

A 20-year-old man, Badal Kumar Das, was arrested by Dahisar police for breaking into a temple and stealing cash from two donation boxes. Police recovered Rs 8000 in stolen cash and also seized batteries stolen from vehicles in a separate incident. The arrest solved a theft case registered earlier this year.