Breaking News LIVE Updates August 3, 2021: India reported a fresh spike of more than 40,000 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, for the sixth consecutive day. Kerala and Maharashtra are currently the worst hit states and are reporting the most number of cases and deaths. While many states continue to ease COVID curbs, some are extending the restrictions. Meanwhile, both houses of Parliament are set to resume for the monsoon session from 11 am today. Parliament has been witnessing a logjam due to both houses being adjourned earlier every day as the stalemate between the opposition and the government continued over several issues. Stay tuned to this live blog for all the latest breaking news updates.

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