India Reports Nearly 70,000 New COVID-19 Cases

India reported 69,652 new COVID-19 cases, a record one-day rise, as the total case count rose to 28,36,925. The active caseload stands at 6,86,395 while 20,96,664 patients have been cured or discharged so far. The death toll has risen to 53,866 after 977 patients succumbed to the disease.