India reported 16,838 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/with-a-focus-on-the-covid-crisis-innovation-india-sweden-to-hold-virtual-summit-368076">coronavirus</a> cases and 113 fatalities deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total death toll to 1,57,548 in the country.

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The total number of coronavirus cases in the country has now risen to 1,11,73,761, India's health ministry informed along with 1,76,319 active cases.

According to the ministry of health, over 13.8 lakh <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-sends-covid-vaccines-to-47-countries-canada-gets-500000-368023">coronavirus v</a>accine doses have been administered across the country in the last 24 hours.

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said a total of 21,99,40,742 COVID-19 samples were tested on Thursday.&nbsp;

Karnataka reported 571 new coronavirus cases along with four deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 9,53,136 with 12,350 fatalities.

India's national capital reported 261 new coronavirus cases and one death in the last 24 hours with the total death toll rising to 10,915. The number of active cases in the city stands at 1,701, according to the health department with the total number of cases rising to 6,40,182.

In Rajasthan, 156 new coronavirus cases were reported along with one death with the death toll in the state rising to &nbsp;2,788 with the number of active cases at 1,509. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the state has risen to 3,20,928.

India reported 16,838 new coronavirus cases and 113 fatalities deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total death toll to 1,57,548 in the country. Watch: The total number of coronavirus cases in the country has now risen to 1,11,73,761, India's health ministry informed along with 1,76,319 active cases.

India reported 16,838 new coronavirus cases and 113 fatalities deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total death toll to 1,57,548 in the country. Watch: The total number of coronavirus cases in the country has now risen to 1,11,73,761, India's health ministry informed along with 1,76,319 active cases. According to the ministry of health, over 13.8 lakh coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered across the country in the last 24 hours. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said a total of 21,99,40,742 COVID-19 samples were tested on Thursday. Karnataka reported 571 new coronavirus cases along with four deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 9,53,136 with 12,350 fatalities. India's national capital reported 261 new coronavirus cases and one death in the last 24 hours with the total death toll rising to 10,915. The number of active cases in the city stands at 1,701, according to the health department with the total number of cases rising to 6,40,182. In Rajasthan, 156 new coronavirus cases were reported along with one death with the death toll in the state rising to 2,788 with the number of active cases at 1,509. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the state has risen to 3,20,928.

India reports over 16,000 COVID-19 cases, 113 deaths in 24 hours

India recorded 83,883 coronavirus cases which is the highest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;

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The country also recorded 1,043 deaths on Thursday. &nbsp;

The total death toll due to the virus in the country has climbed to 67,376 with number of cases rising to 38,53,407 including 8,15,538 active cases, the health ministry said.

In Telangana, there were 2,817 fresh coronavirus cases and ten deaths in the last 24 deaths taking the total number of cases in the state to 1,33,406 including 856 deaths.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said a total of 4,55,09,380 samples were tested on Wednesday.&nbsp;

In Jharkhand, there were 1,027 positive cases on Wednesday with the number of cases rising to 44,862 with 14,677 active cases.

In Goa, 636 new coronavirus cases were detected with the number of cases rising to 18,642 including 4,379 active cases.

India recorded 83,883 coronavirus cases which is the highest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Also Read: COVID-19: India reports 78,357 cases, 1045 deaths in last 24 hours The country also recorded 1,043 deaths on Thursday.

India recorded 83,883 coronavirus cases which is the highest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Also Read: COVID-19: India reports 78,357 cases, 1045 deaths in last 24 hours The country also recorded 1,043 deaths on Thursday. The total death toll due to the virus in the country has climbed to 67,376 with number of cases rising to 38,53,407 including 8,15,538 active cases, the health ministry said. In Telangana, there were 2,817 fresh coronavirus cases and ten deaths in the last 24 deaths taking the total number of cases in the state to 1,33,406 including 856 deaths. Meanwhile, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said a total of 4,55,09,380 samples were tested on Wednesday. In Jharkhand, there were 1,027 positive cases on Wednesday with the number of cases rising to 44,862 with 14,677 active cases. In Goa, 636 new coronavirus cases were detected with the number of cases rising to 18,642 including 4,379 active cases.

COVID-19: India records highest single day surge with over 83,000 cases

With a single-day spike of 61,408 infections, India's COVID-19 tally breached the 31-lakh mark, a day after it crossed 30 lakh, while recoveries surged to 23,38,035, pushing the recovery rate to over 75 per cent, according to the health ministry data.

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India's COVID-19 caseload mounted to 31,06,348, while the death toll climbed to 57,542 with 836 fatalities being reported in a span of 24-hours.

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has declined to 1.85 per cent while the recovery rate has risen to 75.27 per cent.

There are 7,10,771 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 22.88 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7.

According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 3,59,02,137 samples have been tested up to August 23 with 6,09,917 samples being tested on Sunday.

With a single-day spike of 61,408 infections, India's COVID-19 tally breached the 31-lakh mark, a day after it crossed 30 lakh, while recoveries surged to 23,38,035, pushing the recovery rate to over 75 per cent, according to the health ministry data.

With a single-day spike of 61,408 infections, India's COVID-19 tally breached the 31-lakh mark, a day after it crossed 30 lakh, while recoveries surged to 23,38,035, pushing the recovery rate to over 75 per cent, according to the health ministry data. Also Read: Maharashtra's COVID-19 case count grows by 10,441; death count by 258 India's COVID-19 caseload mounted to 31,06,348, while the death toll climbed to 57,542 with 836 fatalities being reported in a span of 24-hours. The COVID-19 case fatality rate has declined to 1.85 per cent while the recovery rate has risen to 75.27 per cent. There are 7,10,771 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 22.88 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated. India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7. According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 3,59,02,137 samples have been tested up to August 23 with 6,09,917 samples being tested on Sunday.

COVID-19: India records over 61,000 cases; death toll rises to 57,542

As part of Unlock 3.0 which will come into effect on August 1, the government on Wednesday allowed yoga institutes and gymnasiums to open from August 5 but added that schools, colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed till August 31.

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The ministry of home affairs(MHA) said that restrictions on the movement of individuals during the night have been removed. The government said that social, political, sports, entertainment and cultural events including religious functions and other large congregations are still not permitted.

The MHA said that yoga institutes and gymnasiums should observe social distancing norms laid down by the health ministry.

"Independence Day functions will be allowed with social distancing and by following other health protocols," it said while adding that wearing of masks and other guidelines should be followed.

The government also allowed international air travel in a "limited manner" under the Vande Bharat mission. Cinema halls and metro services continue to be barred, including the use of swimming pools, theatres, bars, auditoriums and assembly halls which have been kept out of Unlock 3.0.

The government said that "lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the containment zones till August 31, while asserting that it should be clearly demarcated by the concerned states and Union Territories to combat the spread of the virus.

As part of Unlock 3.0 which will come into effect on August 1, the government on Wednesday allowed yoga institutes and gymnasiums to open from August 5 but added that schools, colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed till August 31.

As part of Unlock 3.0 which will come into effect on August 1, the government on Wednesday allowed yoga institutes and gymnasiums to open from August 5 but added that schools, colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed till August 31. Also Read: Half of Mumbai's slum residents have had coronavirus, says study The ministry of home affairs(MHA) said that restrictions on the movement of individuals during the night have been removed. The government said that social, political, sports, entertainment and cultural events including religious functions and other large congregations are still not permitted. The MHA said that yoga institutes and gymnasiums should observe social distancing norms laid down by the health ministry. "Independence Day functions will be allowed with social distancing and by following other health protocols," it said while adding that wearing of masks and other guidelines should be followed. The government also allowed international air travel in a "limited manner" under the Vande Bharat mission. Cinema halls and metro services continue to be barred, including the use of swimming pools, theatres, bars, auditoriums and assembly halls which have been kept out of Unlock 3.0. The government said that "lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the containment zones till August 31, while asserting that it should be clearly demarcated by the concerned states and Union Territories to combat the spread of the virus.

Unlock 3.0 from August 1: Government allows gyms to open, no night curfew

A new study based on interview of over 20,000 people, both males & females, in 22 countries around the world. This survey claimed that 60% of Indian still see the Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat as exaggerated. Well, only 12% accepted the risk without denying it.

Study: '60% of Indian believe that Coronavirus threat is exaggerated'

As the number of positive cases continue to surge in India, the complete lockdown has been extended to 33 states & Union territories.Out of 700+ districts, 600 districts are under lockdown.

As COVID-19 cases surge in India, lockdown extended to 33 states & UTs

India has reported 6th fatality of Coronavirus after 38-year old died due to Kidney failure on March 21. This person earlier showed symptoms of COVID-19 and found positive.

India reports 6th death of Coronavirus, first death in Bihar due to COVID-19

The patient had a chronic history of diabetes, high blood pressure and iichemic heart disease and he developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) leading to death.

Maharashtra reports second Coronavirus death in India

On Sunday at 5 PM, India shared a big round of applause for 5 minutes, for health care workers, who are still working day & night to save the lives of others. WION viewers participated in the exercise and shared their videos with us.

WION viewers express gratitude to frontline workers

When the coronavirus began spreading, many Afghans were in denial even after it became an obvious and deadly crisis in neighboring Iran.

Can Afghanistan manage a COVID-19 outbreak?

The Central government is in touch with South Korean companies to import testing kits in the wake of the global coronavirus scare.

India planning to get testing kits from South Korea

Italy announced 793 more deaths on Saturday, the second day in a row of the biggest day-to-day increase in the country's four-week epidemic, after surpassing China's death toll on Thursday.

Italy: Close to 800 deaths in a single day

Today, India is witnessing Janata Curfew ( An initiative to promote social distancing) in order to fight the outbreak of Coronavirus in the nation. From 7 AM to 9 PM, India will be under a complete lockdown that PM Modi had told to his natives on Thursday's evening.

Delhi Metro services to be regulated on 23 March

The Prime Minister has asked citizens to stay indoors from 7 am to 9 pm as part of the self-quarantine that he called for in his address to the nation on Thursday on India's coronavirus fight.

Maharashtra police will not enforce curfew; Best busses continue to operate

Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi has developed a new method to detect Coronavirus (COVID-19) positive cases. The researchers team has claimed that this new method of research is more affordable and reduces the cost.

IIT, Delhi develops new method to detect COVID-19 positive case

Indian Railways decided to cancel all passenger trains by 31 March due to the outbreak of COVID-19. All freight trains to continue.. This decision has been taken after rapid growth has been seen in COVID-19 infected cases in India.

Indian railway suspends passenger services across India, freight trains will continue

The revised guidelines of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) include sample testing of all direct and high-risk contacts of COVID-19 positive cases.

COVID-19: India tightens testing strategies, ICMR guidelines for testing!

ICMR revises it's COVID-19 testing strategies as positive cases rise

In another saddening news for his fans, comedian Trevor Noah’s maiden India tour has now been postponed because of coronavirus outbreak.&nbsp;

The show was scheduled for April 2020 but the organisers are not taking any chances to go ahead in such challenging times.&nbsp;

The show ‘Loud and Clear Tour’ was to begin in April and there had been a lot of news around it as it was to be Trevor’s first show in India. The show was scheduled for Mumbai and New Delhi. In Delhi, the show was scheduled to be held at the Indira Gandhi Arena on April 11, and at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai on April 9.

Official statement on behalf of the artist about the postponement of the tour reads: "Due to the recent travel advisories and health concerns on account of the coronavirus pandemic, Trevor Noah's Loud &amp; Clear show in India will be postponed to a later date. Our highest priority remains the safety of our customers, partners and everyone who has been working on the shows. We are actively working on rescheduled dates for the show and will announce more information at the earliest through BookMyShow's official customer channels.”

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"All customers who have purchased tickets will get a full refund within 7-10 working days. We regret the inconvenience caused due to the unfortunate circumstances and look forward to bringing Trevor Noah for his India debut soon."

Trevor Noah is an Emmy-winning ‘The Daily Show’. He has starred in eight comedy specials, most recently including ‘Son of Patricia’ on Netflix. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/coronavirus-trevor-noah-launches-the-daily-social-distancing-show-on-youtube-287324">Also read:&nbsp;Coronavirus: Trevor Noah launches 'The Daily Social Distancing Show' on YouTube</a>

In another saddening news for his fans, comedian Trevor Noah’s maiden India tour has now been postponed because of coronavirus outbreak. The show was scheduled for April 2020 but the organisers are not taking any chances to go ahead in such challenging times.

In another saddening news for his fans, comedian Trevor Noah’s maiden India tour has now been postponed because of coronavirus outbreak. The show was scheduled for April 2020 but the organisers are not taking any chances to go ahead in such challenging times. The show ‘Loud and Clear Tour’ was to begin in April and there had been a lot of news around it as it was to be Trevor’s first show in India. The show was scheduled for Mumbai and New Delhi. In Delhi, the show was scheduled to be held at the Indira Gandhi Arena on April 11, and at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai on April 9. Official statement on behalf of the artist about the postponement of the tour reads: "Due to the recent travel advisories and health concerns on account of the coronavirus pandemic, Trevor Noah's Loud & Clear show in India will be postponed to a later date. Our highest priority remains the safety of our customers, partners and everyone who has been working on the shows. We are actively working on rescheduled dates for the show and will announce more information at the earliest through BookMyShow's official customer channels.” Also read: Gal Gadot brings together Mark Ruffalo, Natalie Portman and others to sing John Lenon's 'Imagine' "All customers who have purchased tickets will get a full refund within 7-10 working days. We regret the inconvenience caused due to the unfortunate circumstances and look forward to bringing Trevor Noah for his India debut soon." Trevor Noah is an Emmy-winning ‘The Daily Show’. He has starred in eight comedy specials, most recently including ‘Son of Patricia’ on Netflix. Also read: Coronavirus: Trevor Noah launches 'The Daily Social Distancing Show' on YouTube

Trevor Noah's first Indian tour postponed due to coronavirus scare

In the first case of coronavirus affecting military personnel, a soldier from Leh is reported to have been infected by the virus. He was on leave from February 25 to March 1. The soldier's father had returned from a pilgrimage in Iran.

Indian Army soldier tests positive for coronavirus

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Wednesday stated that 276 Indians are infected with coronavirus abroad. Among the 276, 255 are in Iran, 12 in UAE, 5 in Italy, and one each in Hong Kong, Kuwait, Rwanda, and Sri Lanka, MEA's written reply stated.

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