India's total coronavirus cases surged past the 25 million mark on Tuesday, boosted by 263,533 new infections over the last 24 hours, while deaths from Covid-19 rose by a record 4,329.
India becomes the world's second nation, after the US, to pass the grim milestone.
The country's total caseload is now at 25.23 million, while the death toll is at 278,719, according to health ministry data.
India's tally of coronavirus infections crosses 25m
Image: REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
India's total coronavirus cases surged past the 25 million mark on Tuesday, boosted by 263,533 new infections over the last 24 hours, while deaths from Covid-19 rose by a record 4,329.
India becomes the world's second nation, after the US, to pass the grim milestone.
The country's total caseload is now at 25.23 million, while the death toll is at 278,719, according to health ministry data.
Bodies of Covid-19 victims among those dumped in India's Ganges -govt document
More than 4,000 Indians die of Covid-19 for second straight day
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending
Related articles
Latest Videos