News updates from HT: BMC proposes institutional quarantine amid Omicron scare and all the latest news

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Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

BMC readies a Dedicated Jumbo Covid-19 Hospital of 21,150-bed capacity amid fears of a third wave due to the new variant Omicron, at Malad, in Mumbai (Vijay Bate/HT Photo)

BMC proposes institutional quarantine for flyers from 6 ‘ultra risk’ countries, not all

There has been no word from the Maharashtra government on its decision on the BMC proposal, and no order has been issued yet that classifies the six countries in southern Africa as ‘ultra risk’. Read more here.

Govt once again forgetting devastation caused by second wave, says Cong’s Gogoi

Gogoi asked for data on second dose given to citizens, aid given to divyang citizens and asked BJP MPs to remember devastation caused by second wave earlier in 2021. Read more here.

Not Channi, it's changi govt: Punjab CM presents report card of first 50 days

Hitting out at convener Arvind Kejriwal, Channi said comparisons cannot be drawn between him and the Delhi chief minister as the latter is an outsider. Read more here.

China summons Japan envoy over ex-PM’s Taiwan remarks

Chin lodged its protest after former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe said neither Tokyo nor Washington could stand by if China attacked Taiwan. Read more here.

Will Omicron be as deadly as Delta? Virologist on symptoms, prevention and scare around the new strain

Omicron is the latest variant of concern, but is it as dangerous as Delta? A virologist explains. Read more here.

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions crops Kangana Ranaut out of Ungli poster in new tweet, fans say ‘have some shame’

Kangana Ranaut was cropped out of the poster of Ungli in Dharma Productions’ tweet to celebrate seven years of the release of the film. Read more here.

Bounce Infinity e-scooter, with battery swap, launched. Price, other details

One can purchase the Bounce Infinity electric scooter for only ₹36,000, sans battery. Read more here.