India's total active Covid-19 cases inch closer to 7 lakh-mark

As Covid-19 cases continue to surge in parts of the country, India's total active cases inch closer to 7 lakh-mark. At present, the total active cases across the country stand at 6,91 597 cases with 1,64, 623 deaths.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra, which is the worst affected, announced a weekend lockdown in the state from 8 pm on Friday and a shutdown of private offices, except in the banking and insurance sectors, from Monday night with employees allowed to work from home, besides other restrictions.