Viksit Bharat, India's Own Space Station, Hate Crime and more

Hello friend,

You must be wondering, wait a minute, it isn’t Saturday yet. Well, it is not, and I am here one day earlier than usual. 🇮🇳 It’s 15th August, India’s Independence Day. A day that every one of us remembers with some childhood memories.

Anddddddddd… We're also growing rapidly, which I'm incredibly excited about! 🎉Because of this, you'll notice a slightly refreshed design for our newsletter. I want to give this a fresh breath of air after running it for about 1.5 years. (Believe it or not, this is issue #76)

🚨Important: Many of you know I run this out of my passion, but it also requires $$ to run the system and invest in time. I would very much appreciate it if you could at least click on the ads in our newsletter, which pays me back. It’s how I can keep this newsletter up and running.

#ForTheCommunityByTheCommunity

Expect mostly mild summer conditions in Edmonton and Calgary throughout the upcoming week, with occasional showers and highs in the mid-20s°C.

Great weather for outdoor gatherings and community festivities, but don’t forget a light umbrella if you’re stepping out on Saturday!

• Increase in hate crimes targeting South Asians in Alberta leads to expanded support programs for victims. (Read more)

• Canada’s IRCC updates processing times and immigration policy changes for 2025, affecting Indian immigrants. (Learn more)

• Alberta calls for India’s Lawrence Bishnoi gang to be designated a terrorist group, hoping to tackle extortion and crime targeting South Asians. (Story)

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• Air Canada travellers at Calgary and Edmonton airports face mass flight cancellations and delays, as looming strike action is expected to disrupt travel for over 130,000 Canadians per day. (Watch now)

• Bear warnings have been issued for all provincial parks in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley. Hikers are urged to use extra caution this weekend. (Watch here)

• 😱 Judge to go ahead with review of Alberta separation question (Read here)

• 🇮🇳 The prime minister, from the Red Fort, announced new GST reforms, a ₹1 lakh crore job program, and reaffirmed progress toward a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by 2047. (Read more)

• 🛰️ PM Modi revealed India’s ambitions to build its own space station and lauded astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s ISS mission and safe return. (That’s great)

• 🐕 Supreme Court To Re-examine Stray Dog Order. Watch this for the update on the Controversial hot topic this week.

What to watch this weekend

Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians

In the 1970's, a resilient Indian spy must defeat his counterpart across the border in a battle of wits and trade craft to sabotage a nuclear program.

Watch it on Netflix now, or also available on IP 📺

We’ll be back next week with more updates and fun stuff. Until then, take care, stay curious, and enjoy your week ahead! 😊

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— Keyur
Desi Dispatch

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