Prime Minister Modi lauded India’s youth and the cultural bond forged by the Tamil Sangamam, seeing them as vital to a ‘Viksit Bharat’. He highlighted recent achievements in space, defence, farming, and sports, attributing them to the energy of young Indians and the nation’s deep roots. The PM also celebrated cultural milestones and encouraged participation in the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam. NEW DELHI: Praising the “dedication of India’s youth” and the cultural bridge built by the Tamil Sangamam, PM Narendra Modi Sunday said these forces together embody the spirit of a rising Viksit Bharat. In his 128th ‘Mann ki Baat’ address, he linked recent achievements in space, defence, farming and sports to the energy of young Indians and the country’s deep civilisational roots.”Every time I see the dedication of our youth and the commitment of our scientists, my heart fills with enthusiasm,” the PM said, adding, “this dedication of the youth is one of the greatest strengths of Viksit Bharat.”Modi cited innovations made by space startups to agricultural initiatives, highlighting Skyroot’s new Infinity Campus, the inauguration of the world’s largest LEAP engine MRO facility in Hyderabad and the induction of INS Mahe into the Indian Navy. He also referred to a drone-flying challenge designed by Isro, wherein young participants tested equipment in Mars-like conditions using only onboard cameras and software.”In the video, our Gen-Z kept trying despite repeated crashes. The same spark was displayed by our scientists when they turned the disappointment of Chandrayaan-2 into the success of Chandrayaan-3,” he said.The PM also touched upon Nov’s cultural and national milestones: the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, Constitution Day events in the Central Hall of Parliament and the hoisting of the Dharmadhwaja atop the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.A significant portion of his address was devoted to the fourth edition of Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, beginning Dec 2 in Varanasi. Calling it a unique confluence of “world’s oldest language and one of world’s oldest cities,” he urged citizens to participate and “learn Tamil”.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAjeya Warrior-25 Wraps Up As India-UK Forces Boost Counter-Terror SynergyAt Least 11 Dead, 20 Injured in Head-On Collision Between Two Govt Buses in Tamil Nadu’s SivagangaUncertainty Over Pakistan’s Top Military Post Could Trigger Conflict: AnalystPak Handler Shahzad Bhatti Directed Gurdaspur Grenade Attack: Special Cell‘Stay Mentally Prepared’: Rajnath Singh’s Remark Fuels Talk Of Another Operation Sindoor‘4,000 Soldier Deaths, 20,000 Injured’: Pak FM Ishaq Dar Blames Taliban For Troop LossesAirbus A320 Glitch: Ex-IAF Pilot Shows How ELAC 2 Fails In Real-Time Flight Simulation‘Can’t Make Someone Disappear’: Shashi Tharoor Calls Out Pakistan Over Imran Khan’s Death RumoursPolitics Increasingly ‘Trumps’ Economics: EAM Jaishankar’s Veiled Swipe At US Amid Trade Tensions4 Dead, 1 Injured As Fire Engulfs Four-Storey Building In South Delhi123PhotostoriesWeekly Horoscope TOI, 1 Dec – 7 Dec 2025Priyanka Chopra’s roles that celebrate grit identity and constant reinventionPregnant Bharti Singh stuns in a gorgeous maternity photoshoot, flaunting her baby bump; see pics7 banana breakfast dishes from around the world9 traditional Kheer variants to keep you warm this winterChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 7 common mistakes people commit while making dosa and how to rectify them5 easy and effective ways to save more time daily4 infused water remedies for everyday health issues and how to make them at homeHow this rare island reptile became the world’s biggest lizard and a powerful hunterExclusive – Diya Aur Baati Hum fame Vindhya Tiwari drops dreamy wedding photos with Ashish Lohra; says ‘Chose Nov 25 to match Lord Ram and Sita ji’s wedding day’123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteED SheeranMLB Trade RumorsStefon diggsSouth Delhi SuicideBike Driver Account Udaipur EDAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker
NEW DELHI: Praising the “dedication of India’s youth” and the cultural bridge built by the Tamil Sangamam, PM Narendra Modi Sunday said these forces together embody the spirit of a rising Viksit Bharat. In his 128th ‘Mann ki Baat’ address, he linked recent achievements in space, defence, farming and sports to the energy of young Indians and the country’s deep civilisational roots.“Every time I see the dedication of our youth and the commitment of our scientists, my heart fills with enthusiasm,” the PM said, adding, “this dedication of the youth is one of the greatest strengths of Viksit Bharat.”Modi cited innovations made by space startups to agricultural initiatives, highlighting Skyroot’s new Infinity Campus, the inauguration of the world’s largest LEAP engine MRO facility in Hyderabad and the induction of INS Mahe into the Indian Navy. He also referred to a drone-flying challenge designed by Isro, wherein young participants tested equipment in Mars-like conditions using only onboard cameras and software.“In the video, our Gen-Z kept trying despite repeated crashes. The same spark was displayed by our scientists when they turned the disappointment of Chandrayaan-2 into the success of Chandrayaan-3,” he said.The PM also touched upon Nov’s cultural and national milestones: the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, Constitution Day events in the Central Hall of Parliament and the hoisting of the Dharmadhwaja atop the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.A significant portion of his address was devoted to the fourth edition of Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, beginning Dec 2 in Varanasi. Calling it a unique confluence of “world’s oldest language and one of world’s oldest cities,” he urged citizens to participate and “learn Tamil”.
