India has recorded 49,310 cases, a single-day record, the health ministry said. This brings the country’s total number of cases to 1.2 million.
The country recorded 740 deaths on Friday, bringing the total to almost 30,000 since the pandemic began.

India is the world’s third worst affected country and is currently experiencing a rise in cases after relaxing some lockdown rules.
Many experts say that testing levels remain low in the country, which means the extent of the pandemic could be worse than is being reported.
In some states, lockdowns have been put back in place.

Kashmir is one of the regions currently experiencing another shutdown. The entire Kashmir valley aside from one district has gone back into lockdown until 29 July.

Southern Kerala state, which has already imposed partial restrictions, could decide on Monday to impose a full state-wide lockdown, AFP news agency said.
India is set to mark its Independence Day on 15 August and the home ministry has asked all states to avoid large gatherings, the Times of India reports, during the celebrations amid concerns it could lead to a further rise in cases.