India records 8,503 new Covid cases; active case count rises to 94,943

India's Covid-19 tally climbed to 3,46,74,744 as the country recorded 8,503 fresh infections in 24 hours, as per the Union health ministry data on Friday. The country also reported 624 new deaths in 24 hours. The active caseload has risen to 94,943. The recovery rate in the country stands at 98.36 per cent, the highest since March 2020.