India’s relentless heat wave killed 33 poll workers as the country concluded its final day of voting in the world’s largest general election, officials said, underscoring the impact of searing temperatures in recent days.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Nearly 25,000 people have suffered suspected heat stroke and 56 died after several heatwaves across India between March and May, local media reported, citing government data. May has been a particularly bad month for the region,

At least 30 people died of heatstroke in the eastern Indian state of Odisha over the summer, the state's disaster management authority said on Monday, adding that 97 other suspected sunstroke deaths are pending inquiry.

Rahul Dravid has confirmed that the ongoing T20 World Cup will be his last assignment as India head coach as he will not be applying for the position again. It was largely expected, but this was the first official confirmation that India will have a new coach come July.

Rahul Dravid said Monday that he will leave his post as India coach at the end of the T20 World Cup after almost three years in charge.

Rahul Dravid, who took charge of the Indian side in November 2021 led India to the final of the ODI World Cup and World Test Championship but will now step away from his role. Dravid will look to bow out on a high as India aim for their first T20 World Cup title in 17 years as they enter the tournament as one of the favourites.