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IRCC Scandal, Khalistan Plot, Measles Surge, Iran Evacuation and more..

Desi Dispatch Edition #68

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Keyur Patel
June 21, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

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Hello friend,

Welcome back to Desi Dispatch — your weekly roundup of must-know headlines, offbeat stories, and everything in between. From political drama to public health alerts, epic rain forecasts to gripping thrillers — we’ve got your week covered.

Let’s dive into what’s making news (and noise) this week:

This week we are covering,

  • IRCC Employees Accused of Immigration File Interference

  • Khalistanis Plot "Ambush" During Modi's Canada Visit!

  • Measles Surge in Alberta

  • New COVID Variant "Nimbus" on the Rise

  • Iran Opens Airspace for Indian Student Evacuation

Weather Forecast in Alberta

🌧️ Keep that umbrella close — it’s a wet start to the week!

Expect steady rain and cooler temps through the weekend and into Monday, with highs around 14–15°C. Things brighten up midweek with partly cloudy skies and highs rising to 23°C, before showers return by Thursday and Friday.

☁️ From soggy days to sunny breaks — Alberta’s skies are keeping us guessing this week! ☔🌥️

Major News for Desi Dispatch

  • A report reveals that 12 IRCC employees allegedly tampered with immigration files. It outlines the misconduct and its possible consequences. (Read more)

  • Khalistani separatists reportedly planned a protest to disrupt PM Modi’s G7 visit to Canada. The plot reflects ongoing tensions between India and some Canadian separatist groups. (Read more)

Local news from Alberta, Canada | Desi Dispatch

  • 🤒 Alberta is seeing its worst measles outbreak in nearly 50 years. Experts warn this may signal the return of other preventable diseases like polio and whooping cough. (Read more)

  • Calgary is bracing for heavy rainfall, with up to 100 mm expected starting Friday. Residents are advised to prepare for the significant downpour. (Read more)

News from India | Curated by Desi Dispatch

  • A new COVID variant in India, called "Nimbus" or "razor blade throat," is spreading. It causes severe sore throats and is under close watch by doctors. (Read more)

  • Iran has opened its airspace to help evacuate around 1,000 Indian students amid conflict. The move underscores efforts to ensure their safety. (Read more)

  • Several Indian students in the US have been sentenced for multimillion-dollar fraud targeting elderly Americans. The case highlights the serious consequences of such crimes. (Read more)

🎥 What to watch this weekend

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Two brothers on their way to a wedding are pulled into a desperate mother’s hunt for her kidnapped baby — leading to a tense, emotional journey through rural India.

Now streaming on Prime Video — a gripping, socially charged thriller that hits hard!

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Don’t forget to give them a try this weekend,
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That’s a wrap for this week’s dispatch! Stay dry, stay curious — and maybe stay in with some puff crust pizza and a Prime Video thriller. 🍕🎬

Catch you next week with more headlines and hot takes!
Until then, stay curious, stay cozy! 🌦️📲


— Keyur
Desi Dispatch

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