Kaspersky Expands Cyber Investigation Centre to KidZania Delhi NCR, Building on Successful Mumbai Launch

Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, today announces the launch of the Kaspersky Cyber Investigation Centre at KidZania Delhi NCR, located at The GIP Mall, Noida, in partnership with KidZania India, the country’s largest indoor edutainment theme park. This follows the successful launch of the Cyber Investigation Centre at KidZania Mumbai on 10th April2026, making the initiative available to families at both KidZania India locations.

Today’s children are digital natives. From a very early age, they are exposed to technology and its benefits. In India, 82.2% of children have access to a mobile device from the age of 14, and use these devices to watch videos, play online, stay in touch with friends and family, and to support themselves in school tasks. Delhi NCR, home to millions of internet users and one of India’s most digitally active regions, represents a particularly powerful opportunity to bring this message to families, where the need for cybersecurity awareness among children is both urgent and growing.

It is with this vision that Kaspersky and KidZania are proud to bring this partnership to Delhi NCR, one that makes children our allies in raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and responsible digital citizenship. Through a playful, immersive experience, children step into the role of Cyber Investigators, learning about the most common risks of the digital world and discovering the best cybersecurity tools that help protect our digital lives. This is what the cyber heroes of tomorrow will look like.

The Cyber Investigation Centre is a first-of-its-kind role-play establishment that places children aged 6 years and above at the heart of a real-world cybersecurity mission, investigating cases of phishing, identity theft, and cyberbullying using Kaspersky’s advanced security tools. At the Centre, children suit up in Kaspersky uniforms and are stationed at dedicated workstations equipped with monitors and Kaspersky’s security software. Through interactive simulations and digital missions, they learn to identify online threats, practice safe browsing, and respond to real cybersecurity scenarios, all within a 20-minute, hands-on session accommodating up to 6 children at a time. The 156.50 sq. ft. space is designed to develop critical thinking, digital awareness, and responsible online behaviour in a fun and engaging environment, with children earning 10 KidZos upon successful completion of their investigation.

Commenting on the expansion, Jaydeep Singh, General Manager for India at Kaspersky, said, “The incredible response we witnessed at our debut Cyber Investigation Centre in Mumbai reaffirmed something we have always believed: children are not just ready to learn about cybersecurity, they are eager for it. Bringing this experience to Delhi NCR is a natural next step in our mission to build a digitally aware generation across India. Delhi represents a massive and deeply engaged digital population, and we see this as a tremendous opportunity to spark conversations around online safety at the grassroots level, one child, one family at a time. Every child who walks through the KidZania Cyber Investigation Centre leaves not just entertained, but empowered, and that is the kind of impact we are committed to scaling nationwide.”

“After KidZania Mumbai launch few days back, witnessing the same excitement for new-age role-plays like Cyber Security Investigator further reinforces our belief that children& parents today are eager to engage with experiences that feel real and relevant. At KidZania, we aim to channel this curiosity into immersive learning, that builds awareness and confidence for real-world challenges.” said Tarandeep Singh Sekhon, Chief Business Officer, KidZania India.

The grand launch ceremony at KidZania Delhi NCR brought together senior leadership from both Kaspersky and KidZania India, alongside media and influencers. The event followed KidZania’s signature show flow, featuring a dance performance, a key handover, and a grand parade through the KidZania city, culminating in a ribbon-cutting at the Cyber Investigation Centre and a live role-play experience for guests. The Delhi NCR Metropolitan Theatre, with a capacity of 120 guests, hosted the formal proceedings, underscoring the scale and ambition of the launch.

As part of the partnership, visitors purchasing KidZania tickets online will receive a complimentary 2-month Kaspersky Premium trial subscription, while KidZania Annual Pass holders will benefit from a 3-month complimentary Kaspersky Premium trial subscription as an exclusive add-on. Kaspersky Premium complimentary 1-month trial vouchers will also be distributed to families at exit, and children who complete the role-play will receive a personalised Kaspersky Cyber Investigator card. This keepsake marks their achievement as a certified cyber defender.

To know more about the KidZania special 30-day free trial download and the 40% off limited-time Premium offer, click the link below: https://www.kaspersky.co.in/lp/special-offer-kidzania

About Kaspersky

Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company founded in 1997. With over a billion devices protected to date from emerging cyberthreats and targeted attacks, Kaspersky’s deep threat intelligence and security expertise is constantly transforming into innovative solutions and services to protect individuals, businesses, critical infrastructure, and governments around the globe. The company’s comprehensive security portfolio includes leading digital life protection for personal devices, specialized security products and services for companies, as well as Cyber Immune solutions to fight sophisticated and evolving digital threats. We help millions of individuals and nearly 200,000 corporate clients protect what matters most to them. Learn more at www.kaspersky.com.

About KidZania India

KidZania is an interactive family entertainment and learning center that empowers, inspires, and educates children through real-life role-play professions. Built like a city—with roads, vehicles, buildings, its own economy, and currency (KidZos)—KidZania blends reality with entertainment to create a powerful developmental platform where kids explore careers, money management, and life skills. Learn more at www.KidZania.in.

Palo Alto Networks Completes Acquisition of Koi to Secure the Agentic Endpoint

Palo Alto Networks® (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Koi. With this acquisition, Palo Alto Networks defines a new category of protection: Agentic Endpoint Security (AES). Koi's unique solution to securing vibe coding agents and autonomous endpoint tools comes as the industry reaches an inflection point of agentic adoption.

The rapid adoption of tools like Claude Code and OpenClaw are driving incredible productivity gains, which will be critical to countering the security challenges posed by the latest AI models. But these agentic tools themselves have also greatly expanded the endpoint attack surface. By integrating Koi’s technology with Prisma® AIRS™, Palo Alto Networks will extend visibility and security to agentic AI on the endpoint, offering a single control plane to secure enterprise-wide AI adoption with AES. In addition, this acquisition enables Palo Alto Networks to introduce a new module for Cortex XDR® to identify and remediate risks within the AI software ecosystem. Koi’s capabilities will also remain available as a standalone offering, allowing every customer to benefit from industry leading agentic endpoint security capabilities alongside their existing EDR solutions.

Lee Klarich, Chief Product & Technology Officer of Palo Alto Networks, said:

Agentic AI presents tremendous opportunity for the enterprise, yet they create a new attack surface that traditional security tools were not built to detect. These agents operate with access to critical systems and sensitive data, creating the ultimate insider threat. With the acquisition of Koi, we are delivering the only solution I’ve seen to secure vibe coding and agentic AI at the endpoint, so our customers don’t have to choose between innovation and security.

Amit Assaraf, CEO and Co-Founder of Koi, said:

By joining Palo Alto Networks, we will be able to provide our customers with the most comprehensive solution for securing all AI and software on the endpoint, and across the enterprise. Together, we are establishing Agentic Endpoint Security as the new imperative, giving our customers the secure foundation they need to lead in an AI-native world.

Learn more about how Palo Alto Networks will integrate Koi into its solutions. 

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global AI cybersecurity leader, protects our digital way of life with a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and platforms across Network, Cloud, Security Operations, AI and Identity. Trusted by 70,000+ customers and powered by Unit 42 threat intelligence, our AI-driven platforms eliminate complexity, empowering enterprises to modernize with confidence and securing the speed of innovation. Explore the future of security at www.paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks, Cortex, Cortex XDR, Prisma AIRS and the Palo Alto Networks logo are trademarks of Palo Alto Networks, Inc. in the United States and in jurisdictions throughout the world. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks used or mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.

India’s Poshan Tracker Wins Global Recognition as a Digital Nutrition Governance Model

India’s fight against malnutrition has entered a new era with the Poshan Tracker, a digital platform that combines technology, transparency, and community engagement to transform nutrition governance. Launched on 1 March 2021, the application has become the backbone of POSHAN Abhiyaan, enabling real‑time monitoring of Anganwadi services and ensuring benefits reach those who need them most.

A Digital Leap in Nutrition Governance

• The Poshan Tracker monitors pregnant women, lactating mothers, children up to six years, and adolescent girls.
• As of March 2026, it covers nearly 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and tracks over 8.95 crore beneficiaries.
• The platform has earned the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration (2024).

Advanced Identity Verification and Transparency

• Facial Recognition System (FRS)Aadhaar‑based tracking prevent leakages and eliminate ghost entries.
• Digital integration has improved operational efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of supplementary nutrition and related services.

Accessible Support for Citizens

• The Poshan Helpline (1515), active since November 2025, allows beneficiaries to raise concerns in 17 languages.
• This grievance redressal system strengthens accountability and builds trust between communities and service providers.

Nutrition as a Jan Andolan

• Campaigns like Poshan Maah (September) and Poshan Pakhwada (April) mobilize communities nationwide.
• Activities include home visits, growth monitoring drives, health camps, street plays, and convergence events.
• The focus is on behavioural change—promoting infant feeding practices, dietary diversity, hygiene, and healthy lifestyles.

Poshan Pakhwada 2026: Maximizing Brain Development

Theme: Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life

• Mother and child nutrition
• Early stimulation for brain growth
• Play‑based education in early years
• Reducing screen time for children
• Strengthening Anganwadi centres with community support

Scientific evidence shows that 85% of brain development occurs before age six, making early nutrition and stimulation critical.

Rashtriya Poshan Maah

• Celebrated every September to reinforce nutrition awareness across villages, schools, health facilities, and Anganwadi centres.
• The 2025 edition focused on maternal nutrition, infant feeding, ECCE, and reducing sugar and oil consumption to fight obesity.

Building Human Capital for Viksit Bharat

• Mission Poshan 2.0 emphasizes convergence across health, education, and community sectors.
• Technology‑enabled governance ensures efficiency and transparency.
• Community participation drives sustained behavioural change.

Improved nutrition strengthens human capital, leading to better health, learning outcomes, and productivity. As India advances towards Viksit Bharat 2047, investments in nutrition and early childhood development remain central to building a healthy, resilient population.

UST and Evaaya Launch Nimbus to Transform GCCs into Global Value Organizations

• Unique new offering strengthens UST’s position as a leader in building and scaling Global Capability Centers

UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has joined hands with Global Capability Center (GCC) advisory firm Evaaya to launch UST Nimbus, a design-led operating model that enables Global Capability Centers to move beyond execution and become Global Value Organizations. Under UST Nimbus, GCCs are designed from day one to drive innovation, digital transformation, and measurable business outcomes.

The launch of UST Nimbus comes as GCCs (Global Capability Centers) continue to evolve from cost-efficiency models into enterprise innovation hubs, meaning that organizations are under increasing pressure to reduce costs while accelerating innovation and retaining control of talent and intellectual property. This innovative new offering meets these needs by complementing UST’s strengths in engineering, AI, and execution at scale, allowing UST Nimbus to deliver a complete build–operate–scale approach.

While many GCC providers focus on accessing talent at scale or enabling infrastructure and setup, UST Nimbus builds a bespoke, practitioner-led, and design-driven model built by leaders who have run and scaled GCCs. By aligning the GCC’s unique identity and culture with the enterprise from day one, UST Nimbus creates hubs that enable high-performance teams, improve retention, and accelerate delivery outcomes.

Within UST Nimbus, the talent of each organization is treated as a key competitive advantage, using careful workforce planning and strong employer branding to attract and retain top talent for long-term success. Under this approach, innovation and expertise stay within the company, as GCCs build and keep intellectual property, data models, and platforms that reduce dependency on fragmented vendors while also accelerating product and platform development.

UST Nimbus’ talent-first approach is powered by practitioner-led design that is grounded in real-world GCC operating experience and AI-driven talent strategies to enable faster ramp-up and stronger engagement with employees. The result is a GCC that evolves into a magnet for critical skills and serves as a sustained engine for innovation and enterprise value.

“At UST, our first-hand experience scaling global teams gives us the insight required to solve critical issues and deliver sustainable transformation through a design-first, full-stack delivery model. UST Nimbus reflects a shift in how GCCs are built, transforming them from cost-saving centers to strategic engines of innovation, IP creation, and enterprise value. It brings together UST’s expertise in scaling global teams with a design-led, full-stack approach to building, operating, and continuously optimizing GCCs for long-term performance. With this model, organizations can move faster, retain critical capabilities, and continuously innovate at scale, delivering lasting value across the enterprise,” said Bharath Krishnaswamy, Senior Vice President, UST.

“UST and Evaaya are committed to leveraging our unique strengths to build resilient, innovation-driven GCC solutions that deliver lasting business value. While many GCC models prioritize setup and scale, our focus is on the factors which determine long-term success for the GCC, including operation, integration with the enterprise, and sustained value delivery. By shifting the focus to strategic alignment and value generation, this joint offering delivers measurable impact and empowers clients,” said Vaidyanathan Seshan, EVP and Founder, Evaaya.

About UST

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive solutions. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients' organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at www.UST.com.

Emergent Brings VibeCon Hackathon to India, Offering Y Combinator Interview Opportunity

Emergent, the fast-growing AI software creation platform will host VibeCon India on April 16–17 in Bengaluru, bringing its flagship selection-led hackathon from San Francisco to India for the first time. The event presents a major opportunity for Indian builders: the winning team will receive a direct interview with a Y Combinator partner for an upcoming batch.

The Bengaluru edition arrives at a pivotal moment for India’s startup ecosystem. It takes place just ahead of Y Combinator’s first in-person Startup School India, scheduled for April 18, creating a concentrated week that will bring together founders, engineers, and operators from across the country to build, launch, and test new ideas. VibeCon India will be hosted at Polaris School of Technology, Bengaluru, bringing this high-intensity builder experience to one of the city’s emerging hubs for tech talent.

Originally launched in San Francisco, VibeCon was designed as a high-signal hackathon that prioritises exceptional builders and tangible outcomes over open participation. The India edition continues that approach through a rigorous application and selection process intended to identify founders, engineers, operators, and non-technical builders capable of rapidly transforming ideas into working products.

Interest in the inaugural India edition has been significant. More than 20,000 applicants from India and abroad applied to participate, from which a smaller cohort of high-potential builders has been selected to compete in Bengaluru.

VibeCon India is supported by a broad network of ecosystem partners spanning venture capital, AI research, and developer infrastructure. Partners include Lightspeed Venture Partners, Together Fund, OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, Stripe, Razorpay, MongoDB, Starknet, Eigencloud and Temporal Technologies, among others. These organisations will provide mentorship, tools, infrastructure, and technical resources to help teams build during the hackathon.

“India is producing an extraordinary number of ambitious builders, many of whom are ready to move faster than traditional pathways allow,” said Mukund Jha, Co-founder and CEO of Emergent. “With VibeCon India, we want to create a focused environment where high-potential teams can test ideas, ship real products, and engage directly with the global startup ecosystem. The opportunity for the winning team to interview directly with Y Combinator reflects our focus on outcomes that can meaningfully accelerate a founder’s journey.”

The two-day hackathon will culminate in a final judging round where participating teams present the products they developed during the event. In addition to the direct interview opportunity with Y Combinator, winning teams will receive cash prizes and access to a partner-backed pool of credits and resources designed to support continued product development beyond the hackathon.

With the launch of VibeCon India, Emergent aims to strengthen connections between India’s fast-growing builder community and the global startup ecosystem, while creating a platform that enables promising ideas to move quickly from concept to company.

About Emergent:

Emergent is the fast-growing platform that lets anyone create full-stack, production-ready applications using autonomous AI agents. Its latest product, Wingman, brings that same vision to personal autonomous agents, giving anyone access to an always-on team that works in the background. Emergent enables ambitious people to move at the speed of their thought — to build faster, go bigger, and be unblocked from technical limitations. Launched in 2025, Emergent is backed by Khosla Ventures, SoftBank, Lightspeed, YC, Prosus, Together, and Google’s AI Futures Fund. Its mission is to democratize who gets to build software and bring new ideas to life.