19 March 2026 – News Deck

Keel laid for two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for Indian Coast Guard

19 March 202619 March 2026 Vijay Raman

The keel laying ceremony of Yard 16402 & 16403, the second and third ship of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), was held at M/s YMPL, Ratnagiri on March 17, 2026. With a range of 5,000 nautical miles, these ships will be capable of achieving a maximum speed of 23 knots. Measuring 117 meters in length and having a strength of 11 officers and 110 men, it will also feature state-of-the-art machinery and advanced technological systems, including AI-based predictive maintenance systems, Remote Piloted Drones, Integrated Bridge System (IBS), and…

Cabinet clears ₹33,660 crore multiply infra projects

19 March 202619 March 2026 Vijay Raman

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) to usher in a new era of plug-and-play industrial development in the country. The scheme aims to provide ready-built industrial infrastructure with pre-approved clearances, enabling industries to commence operations in a time-bound and efficient manner. Salient Features: Development of plug-and-play industrial parks with world-class infrastructure Availability of pre-cleared land and statutory approvals Provision of common utilities and trunk infrastructure Promotion of integrated industrial townships Focus on ease of doing business and reducing compliance…

Bharat Web3 Association Organises Workshop on Operationalising Updated AML/CFT Guidelines for Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers

19 March 202619 March 2026 Vijay Raman

The Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) organised a closed-door workshop on Operationalising the Updated AML/CFT Guidelines for Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers (VDA SPs) in New Delhi. The workshop brought together officials from the Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND) and representatives of Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers registered as Reporting Entities under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Shri Amit Mohan Govil, Director, Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND), delivered the Chief Guest Address at the workshop. In his address, he emphasised the importance of effective implementation of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the…

From Classroom to Conservation: Mike Pandey, Shivani Wazir Pasrich Launch Young Author Saessha Passi’s The Lonely Rhino, by Milap Publications

19 March 202619 March 2026 Vijay Raman

# Young author blends storytelling with conservation advocacy, as leaders highlight compassion and youth-driven change in addressing environmental challengesRenowned wildlife filmmaker Mike Pandey and educationist Shivani Wazir Pasrich today launched The Lonely Rhino, a children’s book by young author Saessha Passi, at The Study School, East of Kailash. The event brought together voices from conservation, education, and publishing, highlighting the growing role of young changemakers in building environmental awareness. Saessha Passi, a Grade 11 student, authored The Lonely Rhino, which tells the story of Ravi, a young rhino navigating loneliness,…