India reports 18,454 COVID-19 cases and 160 deaths in last 24 hours as vaccinations hit 1-billion mark

India reports 18,454 COVID-19 cases and 160 deaths in last 24 hours as vaccinations hit 1-billion mark

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Thursday, October 21, 2021, 10:24 AM IST
article-image
Photo: Pixabay |

India reported 18,454 fresh COVID-19 cases and 160 deaths in the last 24 hours. Data from the Health Ministry on Thursday morning indicates that 17,561 people also recovered during this time. With this, the country's active COVID-19 case tally has now risen slightly to stand at 1.78 lakh.

Further details awaited.

RECENT STORIES

BBC legend Mark Tully, Iconic Voice Of India Reportage, Passes Away At 90
BBC legend Mark Tully, Iconic Voice Of India Reportage, Passes Away At 90
'There Is No Planet B': Man Collects Plastic Garbage From Thailand, Myanmar & Malaysia Found On...
'There Is No Planet B': Man Collects Plastic Garbage From Thailand, Myanmar & Malaysia Found On...
Social Worker Brij Lal Bhat And Author Shafi Shauq From Jammu & Kashmir To Receive Padma Shri On...
Social Worker Brij Lal Bhat And Author Shafi Shauq From Jammu & Kashmir To Receive Padma Shri On...
Kerala Lottery Result: January 25, 2026 - Samrudhi SM-39 Live! Sunday's Draw Reveals Winners Of...
Kerala Lottery Result: January 25, 2026 - Samrudhi SM-39 Live! Sunday's Draw Reveals Winners Of...
Telangana: All 5 Bodies Recovered From Nampally Godown Fire, Cases To Be Filed Against Owner
Telangana: All 5 Bodies Recovered From Nampally Godown Fire, Cases To Be Filed Against Owner