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India's 161,736 new coronavirus infections are world's highest

By REUTERS

Published: 01:46 pm Apr 13, 2021

FILE PHOTO: Devotees are seen on the banks of the Ganges river during Kumbh Mela, or the Pitcher Festival, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Haridwar, India, April 12, 2021. Photo: Reuters

NEW DELHI, APRIL 13

India reported 161,736 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, hitting the world's highest daily tally once again, for a total of 13.69 million cases, health ministry data showed.

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