India has reported an increase of 412 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the total number of active cases in the country to 4,170, according to the health ministry. The death toll has reached 5,33,337 with three new fatalities reported in Karnataka within 24 hours. The rise in the number of cases indicates the ongoing challenge of containing the spread of the virus. The government and health authorities continue to urge people to follow safety measures such as wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, and getting vaccinated to mitigate the impact of the pandemic.