India on Wednesday reported its very first case of the new XE variant of coronavirus from Mumbai. The variant, which is thought to be more transmissible than Omicron, was discovered in the United Kingdom for the first time.

COVID-19: India detects first case of Omicron XE variant in Mumbai

Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Suniel Shetty, who lives in an apartment complex in Mumbai called ‘Prithvi Apartments’, has been sealed by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after five cases of Coronavirus were detected in the building.

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty’s residential complex sealed as three Delta variant COVID cases detected

With the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai set to host 10 matches of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, starting April 9, local residents near Marine Drive have urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to change the venue amid a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in the state including the capital Mumbai – the worst affected city.

Residents near Wankhede Stadium appeal Maharashtra CM to shift IPL 2021 venue

The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in India crossed the 1.45 lakh-mark on Tuesday, while the death toll has topped the 4,100-mark as well.

Government Looks To Ease Lockdown.

City of Mumbai has more COVID-19 patients than any other state

The Mumbai city in India has become the biggest hotspot of coronavirus cases in the country. Mumbai alone has 5,500 COVID-19 cases. Watch report.

Is Mumbai India's New York: 27% COVID-19 cases in Mumbai