DNA: Top News of the Day | April 29, 2021; 'No vaccines in Delhi', says Satyendar Jain ahead of 3rd phase of COVID vaccination drive

DNA Video Team | Updated: Apr 29, 2021, 09:45 PM IST
Here's a roundup of top stories from the world of politics, business, world and entertainment, which grabbed the spotlight and trended the most on various social media platforms on April 29 (Thursday). In top news of the day, India witnessed highest-ever spike of COVID-19 cases in a day in the world. 3,79,257 new COVID cases reported in last 24 hours and India's COVID caseload now stands at 1,83,76,524. Currently, there are 30,84,814 active cases in the nation. 3,645 new deaths were registered in 24 hrs taking the total toll to 2,04,832. In last 24 hrs, 2,69,507 people have been discharged. So far, 15,00,20,648 COVID vaccine jabs have been inoculated. Meanwhile, on being asked about inoculation of people above 18 years of age from May 01, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed that as of now, the Delhi government don't have vaccines and have made requests to the company regarding vaccines.