Pristyn Care Scales Up, ixigo Flexes Geopolitical Muscle, and Udemy Unveils Innovation Studio

Pristyn Care scales up with three new hospitals in Delhi NCR, while UP goes digital with ‘AI Pragya,’ aiming to train 10 lakh youth in tomorrow’s tech. ixigo flexes its geopolitical muscle by suspending bookings to Turkey and China, and Udemy unveils its AI-powered Innovation Studio to reshape how leaders learn. Meanwhile, Johnson & Johnson MedTech joins forces with Qure.ai.

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“Waah Kya Scene Hai”: UP Launches ‘AI Pragya’ To Train 10 Lakh Youth In Emerging Technologies

Uttar Pradesh is getting a tech upgrade with its new ‘AI Pragya’ campaign—set to train 10 lakh youth in cutting-edge fields like AI, ML, Data Analytics, and Cybersecurity.

Think of it as Skill India meets Sci-Fi! Looks like UP’s next export might just be coders, not kachoris.

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“Kaafi Phaila Hua Business Hai”: Pristyn Care Opens 3 New Hospitals In Delhi NCR, Eyes National Expansion

Pristyn Care is on a hospital spree—just launched three new super-speciality centres across Delhi NCR in under 75 days.

With locations in Safdarjung Enclave, Malviya Nagar, and Gurugram, the healthtech startup is clearly done playing small. Next stop is a full-blown national expansion.

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“Deshbhakti Dikhane Ka Lajawab Mauka”: ixigo Suspends Flight & Hotel Bookings To Turkey, China

In the wake of rising India-Pakistan tensions, travel platform ixigo has hit pause on all bookings to Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan—countries that recently backed Pakistan post-India’s military strikes.

It’s not just a business move but a message, echoing cofounder Nishant Pitti’s call for Indians to rethink their travel spending. Tourism meets geopolitics, and suddenly, your holiday plans might need a patriotic check.

“Kuch Try Karne Ka Hai”: Udemy launches Innovation Studio

Udemy has launched its Innovation Studio, a serious push to reshape reskilling through AI-driven tools and immersive learning. Its first offering, “AI for Business Leaders,” aims to help executives grasp and apply AI in real-world settings.

With VR public speaking modules and AI roleplay simulations on the horizon, the platform seems intent on preparing professionals for a quietly accelerating future.

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“Hum Saath Saath Hai”: Johnson & Johnson Medtech partners with Qure.ai

Johnson & Johnson MedTech has teamed up with AI-healthcare startup Qure.ai to take on lung cancer with sharper tools and earlier detection.

As part of Project BreatheEZ, they’re setting up AI-led screening clinics across India—starting in Tamil Nadu—to catch signs of cancer when it’s still treatable. It’s where medtech meets mission, and lives could quietly change because of it.

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