Major Events Today: Khaleda Zia's Funeral, Gig Worker Strike, Buffett Retires, PAN-Aadhaar Deadline

• Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's funeral to be held in Dhaka; EAM S Jaishankar to attend.
• Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin to deliver New Year speeches.
• Gig workers for Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, and Blinkit to strike nationwide over wages and 10-minute deliveries.
• Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO; Greg Abel takes over January 1, 2026.
• Today is the last day to link PAN to Aadhaar; unlinked PANs become inoperative from January 1, 2026.

Why It Matters: A busy day globally with major political events, economic shifts, and critical deadlines impacting millions.