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

Last Updated:November 08, 2025, 19:31 IST

We are also covering: PM Modi Attacks Mahagathbandhan Ahead Of Phase 2 Of Bihar Polls and Haq X Reviews: Fans Demand ‘National Award’ For Yami Gautam.

BRICS meetings are expected to be held across all 28 states and 9 union territories, covering approximately 60 cities. (File image)

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you 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.

Modi Govt’s Big Plans For 2026 BRICS Presidency: ‘Project Strong Image Of India’ | Exclusive

The Narendra Modi government has ambitious plans for hosting the presidency of BRICS starting January 1, 2026, aiming to build and project a strong brand image for India during its tenure, according to a document seen by CNN-News18. US President Donald Trump has described BRICS as an “attack on the US dollar" and justified tariffs against member countries. Read More

Pakistan Senate Tables 27th Amendment Bill Granting Sweeping Powers To Asim Munir | Exclusive

In what amounts to a constitutional coup, CNN-News18 has accessed the draft of Pakistan’s 27th Constitutional Amendment, which effectively turns the Army Chief into the country’s Chief of Defence Forces, granting him unified command over the Army, Navy and Air Force, and dismantling the last layers of civilian oversight. Read More

‘Don’t Want Katta Sarkar’: PM Modi Attacks Mahagathbandhan Ahead Of Phase 2 Of Bihar Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed a rally in Bihar’s Sitamarhi ahead of the second phase of the Bihar assembly election and said that the polls will decide the future of the state’s children. He also said that the state doesn’t want a gun-wielding government, attacking the RJD government. Read More

‘Vote Bank Above Nation’: BJP Slams Omar Abdullah For Opposing Vande Mataram In J&K Schools

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday slammed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for opposing the celebration of the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ in schools and citing it as an “outside interference", saying that their appeasement policy and vote bank is above the constitution. Read More

‘Family, Politics Different…’: Sharad Pawar Silent Over Grandnephew’s Name In Land Scam

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) patriarch Sharad Pawar distanced himself from the controversy surrounding grandson Parth Pawar, who is facing allegations of irregularities in a high-value Pune land deal. Read More

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Given Stern Message: ‘Don’t Put Yourself Above The Game’

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh bluntly declared that no player is irreplaceable in modern cricket and thus, shouldn’t be allowed to ‘dictate the game’, in reference to the tricky situation BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar has found himself in regarding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI future. Read More

Haq X Reviews: Fans Demand ‘National Award’ For Yami Gautam, Call It A ‘Reflection Of Society’

Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam’s Haq opened on November 7, with glowing reviews from audiences. From social media users demanding a National Award for the actress’s fearless performance to celebrities praising the powerful storytelling and the incredible work of the entire cast and crew, the courtroom drama is hailed by movie buffs as a “punch to the system." Read More

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