India COVID-19 cases surge to world’s second highest

India has surpassed Brazil to become the second most-affected country by the coronavirus. It recorded nearly 170,000 new cases and 900 deaths on Sunday alone. But despite the government blaming the second wave on people not following COVID-19 guidelines, large political and religious gatherings are still being held. Al Jazeera’s Elizabeth Puranam reports from New Delhi. - Subscribe to our channel: - Follow us on Twitter: - Find us on Facebook: - Check our website: #India