India-Canada Reset, Debt Alarm, Major Win in Bihar and more....

Hello friend,

This week brings a little frost in the air — and a lot of movement in the headlines. India and Canada signed a major clean energy and critical minerals deal, marking a reset in trade ties after years of tension. Back home, Canada’s budget watchdog warned that growing debt is squeezing financial space.

Edmonton opened a brand-new indoor tennis and pickleball centre for year-round play, giving locals a bright spot amid the chill. Meanwhile, in India, Modi’s alliance swept Bihar in a landslide win.

This week we’re covering:

• 🇮🇳🇨🇦 India and Canada sign new clean energy deal

• 📉 Canada’s debt rising faster than expected, says watchdog

• 🎾 Edmonton opens indoor tennis & pickleball centre

• 🇮🇳 Modi’s alliance wins big in Bihar elections

• 🚨 Srinagar police station blast kills nine, injures 32

🌤️ Alberta’s Getting Some Fall Chill

Expect mostly grey skies with highs hovering right around 0 °C and lows dipping to –6-10 °C. Light snow or flurries may pop up early in the week, and the air stays crisp and cool all week long.

🍂 Time for heavier jackets and maybe swapping those sneakers for boots — Alberta’s weather is sliding into a proper sweater-week.

• 🇮🇳🇨🇦 India and Canada have signed a major deal to boost clean energy and critical minerals cooperation. The partnership aims to secure battery and EV supply chains, marking a fresh start in trade ties after years of tension. (Read more)

• 📉 Canada’s budget watchdog says the government can’t really cut taxes or spend more right now because the country’s debt is growing faster than expected. The rising debt-to-GDP ratio means Canada has very little financial room and may need to be more careful with money going forward. (Read more)

• 🎾 Edmonton just opened a new indoor tennis and pickleball centre in the Meadowlark area, replacing the old outdoor courts. The year-round facility gives locals a place to play through winter — a big win for the city’s growing pickleball and tennis community.

• 🌾 Alberta is heading into fall under serious drought—much of the province has recorded only 12–13% of normal rainfall, pushing the region into Extreme Drought territory. Expect tighter water rules, stressed farmers, and growing wildfire risk as dry reservoirs and parched fields set the scene. (Read more)

• 🇮🇳 Modi’s alliance scored a massive landslide win in Bihar, taking 202 of 243 seats — one of the biggest victories the state has seen. The BJP says it’s a win for “democracy,” while the opposition is silent after the shock result. (Read more)

• 🚨 An accidental blast at a police station in Srinagar killed nine people and injured 32 after seized explosives went off during handling. Police say it was not a terror attack, and a full investigation is now underway.(Read more)

What to watch this weekend

🎬 LAALO – Krishna Sada Sahaayate is finally arriving in Canada!

🙏 A simple rickshaw driver named Laalo faces his toughest battle yet—trapped in a remote farmhouse and haunted by visions of Lord Krishna. What begins as a fight to survive becomes a journey of faith, healing, and hope.

✨ Release in Canada: November 14, 15 & 16
📍 Venue: Landmark Cinemas City Center
🕐 Showtimes: 1:10 PM • 4:20 PM • 7:20 PM

Step into this heartfelt Gujarati drama. Experience the magic of devotion and transformation—see it on the big screen this weekend.

Book your tickets here!

That’s a wrap for this week’s dispatch! Alberta’s stepping deeper into sweater weather. If you’re in the mood for something meaningful, Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate lands in Canadian theatres this weekend. It’s a soulful Gujarati film that mixes devotion, struggle, and hope — the perfect story to warm up a cold evening.

Until then, stay curious, stay cozy! 🌦️📲

— Keyur
Desi Dispatch

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