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Tax Cut, Fire Rescue, Trump vs. Apple, India Strikes Pakistan and more...

Desi Dispatch Edition #64

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Keyur Patel
May 17, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

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Hello friend,

Hope you are doing amazing! This week’s Desi Dispatch is packed with everything from heroic rescues and international drama to tech showdowns and tasty treats! 🌍🔥

But first…🥭 Mango fam, listen up!
It’s the final week to grab those juicy Kesar mangoes 🍑
There’s a sweet discount waiting for you inside—only through Desi Dispatch! —Don’t miss it! 💛 Go on, bring home that sweet summer magic before it’s gone! ☀️

Now let’s jump into what’s making headlines this week 👇

This week we are covering,

  •  🇨🇦 Tax Cut on the Way!

  • 🔥 Sask. Firefighter Rescues Sleeping Brothers!

  • 🚨 Airsoft Gun Incident Near Calgary High School.

  • 🇺🇸🇮🇳 Trump Tells Apple: Don’t Build iPhones in India! Check out Apple’s response on this.

  • 🇮🇳💥 India's Air Strikes on Pakistan!

Weather Forecast in Alberta

Get ready for a chill but cozy week ahead 😌

Expect a mix of cloudy skies and mild sunshine 🌥️ with temps cruising between 13°C and 19°C. No major rain in sight — just some light breezes and cloudy cuddles.
🌡️ Daytime highs: around 16–19°C,🌙 Nights: cooler, dipping to 6–9°C

Perfect weather for layering up and soaking in the spring-to-summer feels! 🌸🧥

Major News for Desi Dispatch

  •  🇨🇦 Prime Minister Carney prioritized a middle-class tax cut in his first meeting with the new cabinet. (Read more)

  • 🔥 A brave firefighter saved three brothers from a brush fire that destroyed their home on a Saskatchewan First Nation. (Read more)

  •  🔥 Residents evacuated from Lac du Bonnet are heartbroken over the destruction caused by the raging wildfire. (Read more)

Local news from Alberta, Canada | Desi Dispatch

  • A student was injured by an airsoft gun during a fight near Bishop McNally High School in Calgary. (Read more)

  • Edmonton has revealed a new plan to revitalize its downtown core. (Read more)

  • 🚨🇨🇦 Calgary Transit Driver Seriously Injured in Attack! A Calgary Transit driver was seriously injured in an attack.

News from India | Curated by Desi Dispatch

  • 🇺🇸🇮🇳 Trump Tells Apple: Don’t Build iPhones in India! Yup, you read that right. Trump wants Apple to stop making iPhones in India. 😮 (Read more)

    But here’s the thing...

    • 🍎 Apple just can’t walk away from India. India isn’t just another factory location — it’s a huge market and a smart backup to China. Check out in detail Why Apple can't afford to listen.

What’s your take — Should Apple listen to Trump and avoid building iPhones in India?

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  • 🇮🇳 Pakistan Goods in Transit Banned! India is banning goods from Pakistan that are being transported through third countries. (Read more)

  • India carried out surprise airstrikes on 11 Pakistani bases using fighter jets ✈️🔥How did they pull it off? 👀 Watch below video,

🎥 What to watch this weekend

Kesari Chapter 2 is here—bigger, bolder, and fiercer! 🔥 It’s a powerful story of brave Sikh soldiers, full of action, emotions, and big battle scenes 💥⚔️ If you liked the first one, this is a must-watch.

Now streaming in theaters—perfect pick if you’re in the mood for some patriotism + punch! Grab your popcorn and enjoy it on the big screen! 🍿 Check out the trailer below,

🥭 Last Call for Kesar Mango Lovers!

It’s the final week to grab your box of golden, juicy Kesar mangoes! 🌞
And here’s the sweet deal: Buy 2 or more and get 10% OFF—exclusively through Desi Dispatch! 🎉

P.S.: This is your last chance to bring home that nostalgic aamras magic. Don’t miss out! 💛

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.

That’s all for this week’s Desi Dispatch! 🎉 Don’t forget to grab your mangoes with the discount before it’s gone 🥭 and enjoy some puff-crust pizza too! 🍕

Stay safe and see you next week!

— Keyur
Desi Dispatch

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