India on Friday reported yet another record surge in coronavirus infections after 1,31,968 new cases were reported in 24 hours, data from the health ministry showed. The country’s overall count of infection rose to 1,30,60,542 since March 2020. Deaths rose by 780, driving the toll in the country to 1,67,642 since March last year. The active caseload stood at 9,79,608.

The cumulative vaccines given in the country rose to 9,43,34,262, with 36,91,511 of these administered on Thursday. As many as 180 people have died in India till March 29, after being vaccinated against coronavirus, The Hindu reported on Thursday, quoting data from the official body tracking adverse events following immunisation.

India has been witnessing a massive rise in infections in the second wave of the pandemic since February. The central government has so far deciding against imposing a nationwide lockdown to contain the latest surge but has asked states to decide on imposing local restrictions.

Meanwhile, India gifted over 1,00,000 Covid-19 vaccines to Bangladesh on Thursday, even as the states continue to complain against shortages to meet domestic needs, the Hindustan Times reported. Indian Army chief General MM Naravane handed over the doses to his Bangladeshi counterpart General Aziz Ahmed.

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