COVID-19 tally of the country reached 69,79,424 after 73,272 new infections were reported in the last 24 hours.
Currently, there are 8,83,185 active cases in India.
Death toll due to COVID-19 stands at 1,07,416 after the country reported 926 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Indian Council of Medical Research reported that 8,57,98,698 samples were tested for COVID-19 till October 09.