On the occasion of Pongal, veteran actor Rajinikanth urged everyone to take proper care of their health amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "To protect ourselves from this virus, we must definitely follow all the rules and regulations. Jyotika And Suriya Dress In Ethnic Outfits And Celebrate Pongal! Power Couple’s Pic Take Internet By Storm.

There can be nothing more important than one's health. My Pongal greetings to everyone," he tweeted. Rajinikanth's Pongal wish comes at a time when India reported 2,64,202 fresh COVID cases (6.7 per cent higher than yesterday) and 1,09,345 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Hema Malini Gives a Sneak Peek into Her Pongal Celebrations at Home (View Pics).

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As per the Union Health Ministry, the country recorded 315 COVID fatalities in the last 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 4,85,350. (ANI)

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