Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 129th Mann Ki Baat radio address reviewed India's 2025 achievements in sports, science, and culture, emphasizing youth, innovation, and heritage. The program, a monthly platform since 2014, highlighted national pride and unity, urging responsible antibiotic use and cultural rootedness amidst technological change. Modi set an optimistic agenda for 2026, referencing events like Vladimir Putin's visit and the women's cricket team's World Cup victory.