18 June 2026 – News Deck

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Inspires Haryana Students to Reimagine Access to Sports Through Innovation

18 June 202618 June 2026 Vijay Raman

● 193 students from ODM International, Gurugram participate in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Design Thinking Workshop ● Students identify affordability and accessibility barriers in sports, showcasing how technology can help unlock talent ● Applications for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 remain open till July 3; top four teams to receive incubation support worth INR 2 crore Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, Samsung India’s flagship innovation and education programme, brought its Design Thinking Workshop to ODM International, Gurugram, engaging 193 students and encouraging them to identify grassroots challenges and develop technology-led…

Samsung Brings Design Thinking to Erode, Helping Students Turn Ideas into Real-World Solutions

18 June 202618 June 2026 Vijay Raman

– Over 230 students at Kongu Engineering College participate in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow workshop focused on grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship – Applications Open Till July 3 for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 – Top 4 winning teams to receive incubation grants worth INR 2 crore Samsung India brought its flagship innovation programme, Solve for Tomorrow, to Erode this week, equipping more than 230 students at Kongu Engineering College (KEC) with design thinking skills aimed at transforming ideas into solutions for real-world challenges. The workshop forms part of Samsung…

Samsung Brings Design Thinking to Uttar Pradesh Campuses, Challenging Young Innovators to Solve Problems Before Building Products

18 June 202618 June 2026 Vijay Raman

-Samsung Solve for Tomorrow workshop at GNIOT helps students validate ideas, identify real-world challenges and transform concepts into scalable solutions -Applications Open Till July 3 for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 -Top 4 winning teams to receive incubation grants worth INR 2 crore Most student innovations begin with a solution. Few begin with a problem. Across engineering colleges, students often spend months building sophisticated prototypes only to discover that the problem they set out to solve either does not exist, affects very few people, or lacks real-world relevance. It…

Solve for Tomorrow Sparks Innovation Among Himachal Pradesh Students Through Design Thinking

18 June 202618 June 2026 Vijay Raman

– Over 300 students participate in Design Thinking Workshop at Shoolini University, exploring solutions for accessibility, inclusion and community wellbeing – Applications Open Till July 3 for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 – Top 4 winning teams to receive incubation grants worth INR 2 crore In the hills of Himachal Pradesh, innovation often begins with challenges that rarely make headlines. For some communities, it is access to healthcare. For others, it is the lack of assistive technologies for people with disabilities, limited educational resources, or everyday barriers created…

Indian Researchers monitoring air quality across the Himalaya

18 June 202618 June 2026 Vijay Raman

Researchers monitoring air quality across the Himalaya have identified a significant shift from predominantly clean air to increasingly polluted conditions, raising concerns over the fragile mountain ecosystem and public health. The study found that pollutants transported from rapidly urbanising and industrial regions, along with local emissions and changing weather patterns, are contributing to deteriorating air quality in the Himalayan region. The findings highlight the growing impact of human activities on one of the world’s most ecologically sensitive landscapes. Researchers say worsening air pollution could accelerate glacier melting, affect…

FY 2025-26 Sees Defence Production Touch ₹1.78 Lakh Crore

18 June 202618 June 2026 Vijay Raman

India has achieved a historic milestone in defence manufacturing, with the value of defence production reaching a record ₹1.78 lakh crore during the financial year 2025-26. The achievement highlights the country’s steady progress towards self-reliance in the defence sector under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The record production reflects the growing capabilities of India’s public and private defence industries, driven by policy reforms, increased indigenous manufacturing, and stronger participation of domestic companies in defence projects. The rise in production is expected to further strengthen India’s defence preparedness while boosting exports,…