India logs 10,256 fresh COVID cases, 68 deaths In 24 hours

In the last 24 hours, India reported 10,256 new Covid-19 cases and 68 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.

The nationwide death toll has now increased to 5,27,556.

The active caseload dipped to 90,707, accounting for 0.20 per cent of the country's total positive cases.

The recovery of 13,528 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,37,70,913.

Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.61 per cent.