The health ministry reported 77,266 infections, taking the nation's tally to 3.3 million, with a toll of 61,529 deaths. India, with the most infections in Asia, has posted the highest single-day increase worldwide every day since August 7. Usually held in April and May, the exams have already been postponed twice this year. However, further delays risk costing students the academic year, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal told the Times of India newspaper. "The survey will tell us what proportion of the rural population is also exposed to the virus," he added.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 28, 2020 10:41 UTC