News18 Afternoon Digest: India Rejects China's Claim, Zia's Funeral and More

• India firmly rejected China's claim of mediating a peace truce with Pakistan, stating no third party was involved.
• EAM Jaishankar handed PM Modi's condolence letter to Tarique Rahman following Khaleda Zia's death.
• Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan shared a stage amid the Bengaluru demolition row.
• Gig and platform workers called a nationwide strike on December 31, 2025, demanding government intervention against exploitation.
• Other news includes a gang-rape in Faridabad, Sarfaraz Khan's cricket performance, and Akshaye Khanna's contract dispute.

Why It Matters: India rejects China's mediation, Zia's funeral, gig worker strike, and other top news.