The highest-ever increase of 69,652 covid-19 positive cases, and 977 deaths were reported in India, in the last 24 hours. The Covid-19 tally in the country has risen to 28,36,926 including 6,86,395 active cases, 20,96,665 cured/discharged/migrated & 53,866 deaths, said Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 58,794 patients were cured in last 24 hours.