India, July 25 -- Thousands of protesters converged in Dadar area here on Friday under the banner of Shiv Sena (UBT) to seek Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak, with party leader Aaditya Thackeray saying he has urged CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke not to return until the demand is met.

Mumbai Police faced a fresh onslaught of criticism after a video showing an official allegedly handling a woman activist inappropriately went viral. While police claimed that his action was being "misinterpreted", the Opposition demanded his immediate suspension.

Holding tricolours and placards in their hands, thousands of students and activists gathered at the iconic Shivaji Park ground in Dadar area as part of a 'Tirang...