India reports 490 new Covid cases in last 24 hours; active caseload dips to 5,707

India reported 490 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 5,707 from 6,168, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,856 with two deaths, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,88,916).