India reports 24,354 new COVID cases, 234 deaths in 24 hours

India recorded 24,354 new cases of the novel coronavirus, 234 deaths due to the infection in the past 24 hours. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Saturday, the total active cases of COVID-19 in India dipped down to 2,73,889, the lowest in 197 days, the health ministry data showed.