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Carney’s Win, Recession Watch, Postal Strike, India’s Soft Power Play and more
Desi Dispatch Edition #62
Keyur Patel
May 03, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
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Hello friend,
Buckle up — this week’s been a wild ride, from whispers of war between India and Pakistan to a fresh political start in Canada. Tensions are rising at the India-Pak border, with Pakistan setting up radars and airlines avoiding the area ✈️ — definitely more than just smoke in the air.
Meanwhile, Canada hit the reset button. Mark Carney’s our new PM, and things could be changing soon. Wondering what that means for you? Let’s dive in. 👇
This week we are covering,
🇨🇦 Mark Carney Wins Big!
💸 Recession Incoming?
📬 Strike Alert at Canada Post.
🔥 Wildfire Warnings Up North
🇮🇳 India’s Soft Power Play!
🌤 The weather next week is serving up a little bit of everything! Starting strong with sunshine and warm temps on Saturday 🌞 (hello, 25°C!).
Expect warm sunshine early on, a midweek heat bump near 25°C, then a cooler dip heading into the weekend 🌡️🌥️. No major weather alerts, but pack a hoodie for those chilly evenings! 🧥✨
Canada’s got a new boss! Mark Carney just bagged the win in the 2025 federal election. Yep, it's official! Wanna see how it all went down?
Deloitte just dropped some numbers, and... it's not looking great. They’re hinting at a possible Canadian recession.
A peaceful street fest turned into chaos when an SUV crashed into the crowd. The video is intense. (Watch video)
Postal workers are talking strike again! So if you’re waiting for mail... maybe don’t hold your breath. (Read more)
🚚 Alberta Wants You!
Thinking of moving to Alberta? Now’s the time! The province is offering $$$ just to relocate. (How to apply)Hot and dry = trouble. Northern Alberta's under fire bans — it’s getting risky out there. (Read more)
🚴♂️ Cyclist Killed Near Edmonton. Really sad news — a cyclist lost their life in a highway crash north of the city. (Read more)
India’s rolling out some major plans to turn its cultural influence into serious geopolitical weight.
🇵🇰 Tension Heating Up at India-Pak Border. Pakistan’s installing radar near the India border — not a great sign.
✈️ Airlines Avoiding Pakistan Skies. Yep, more turbulence — literally. Many airlines are rerouting to dodge Pakistani airspace. (Read more)
🏏 IPL 2025 Weekly Wrap-Up!
Gujarat Titans (GT) crushed it with a 38-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), jumping up the points table like pros! 💪🔥
But the real show-stealer? Survyanshi, just 14 years old, delivered an unbelievable performance that left everyone stunned! 🎯
🎥 What to watch this weekend
Ajay Devgn is back as the no-nonsense IRS officer Amay Patnaik, taking on his 75th raid. This time, he's up against Riteish Deshmukh, who plays a powerful politician with a dark side. Packed with intense drama and gripping action, Raid 2 is a must-watch for thriller fans this weekend!
🎥 Watch the trailer: Raid 2 Official Trailer
For the first time in Canada, pizza with a Puff Crust!
🍕 This unique combination of pizza on a puff base will melt in your mouth and give your taste buds an experience like never before. They are turning out to be the best in Edmonton by far with glowing 250+ 5-star reviews on their Google Profile.
They offer the best Indian flavours by far, with plenty of options for veg lovers, including Jain choices, as well as irresistible pasta, milkshakes, and more.
Don’t forget to give them a try this weekend,
and did we say you get 10% discount using code DesiDispatch.
And that’s a wrap for this week’s roundup! 🎉 Stay tuned for more updates next time, and don’t forget to check out those must-watch shows.
Until then, keep it chill, stay informed, and enjoy the moments that make life awesome! ✌️🌟
— Keyur
Desi Dispatch
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