India has reported a daily jump of 50,210 coronavirus infections, taking its total to 8.36 million, the health ministry said.

This was the highest daily jump in cases since Oct 25, according to a Reuters tally. Cases in India have been dipping since hitting a peak in September, but experts warn that the Diwali festival season could lead to a spike.

Deaths rose by 704, with total mortalities now at 124,315, the ministry said.