Omicron scare: India's cases jump to 171; know the states with the highest spike

India's Omicron cases continue to rise, with the tally inching up to 171. The govt has warned against unnecessary travel & has urged citizens to socialise carefully. Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state, followed by Delhi. Experts have warned that Omicron has 'a substantial growth advantage' over the Delta variant. India has tightened travel curbs & stepped up surveillance.