News18 Evening Digest: Modi Govt’s Big Plans For 2026 BRICS Presidency, Pakistan Senate Grants Sweeping Powers To Asim Munir & Other Stories

In today’s evening digest, News18 provides the latest updates on Modi Govt’s Big Plans For 2026 BRICS Presidency, Pakistan Senate Tables 27th Amendment Bill Granting Sweeping Powers To Asim Munir, and other top stories. The Narendra Modi government aims to showcase a strong brand image of India during its tenure as the BRICS presidency in 2026, according to exclusive information. Pakistan has introduced a bill that would grant unified command of Army, Navy, and Air Force to the Army Chief, stripping civilian oversight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Mahagathbandhan ahead of Bihar’s second polls phase, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming elections. BJP condemned J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for opposing ‘Vande Mataram’ celebrations in schools, accusing him of prioritizing vote bank politics over the nation. Sharad Pawar stayed silent on allegations surrounding his grandson’s involvement in a land scam, reiterating the distinction between family and politics. Former Australia captain Steve Waugh issued a stern message to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, emphasizing the team’s importance over individual players. Fans praised Yami Gautam’s performance in the movie ‘Haq,’ calling for a National Award and applauding the film’s societal impact.