Top News of The Day: Omicron Variant Detected In India, 2 Cases Reported From Karnataka

Two COVID-19 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in Karnataka - in men aged 46 and 66 - the Health Ministry said Thursday, calling for calm amid growing concern over a strain that has triggered global alarm; Delhi air pollution has increased despite the government claims, the Supreme Court. Warning of strict action, the court gave a 24-hour ultimatum to Centre, Delhi, and neighboring states to act against industrial and vehicular pollution; A Cabinet note circulated by the government on the proposed cryptocurrency bill has suggested regulation of private cryptocurrency rather than banning it. The note also says that crypto will not be recognised as legal currency in India and other stories.