India reports 81,466 new coronavirus cases, highest single-day rise of 2021

The coronavirus tally in India has mounted to 1,23,03,131 after 81,466 new infections were reported in a span of 24 hours - the highest single-day rise in cases since October 2, 2020 - according to the Union Health Ministry data. The fresh cases were reported from eight states namely Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala. To more know about the Covid surge in India, watch the full video.