Read the top stories of the morning.
1. EC Blows The Poll Bugle: Gujarat's Game Of Thrones Officially Begins
1. The model code of conduct, which prohibits announcements that can influence the electorate, has come into force in Gujarat where 89 constituencies in 19 districts will go to the polls on December 9. Polling for the rest 93 constituencies in 14 districts will take place on December 14. Read here
2. Amid Taj Mahal row, Yogi Adityanath arrives in Agra, first BJP CM of UP to visit 'monument of love'
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Agra on Thursday to visit the Taj Mahal. His trip assumes significance as it comes close on the heels of various controversial statements made by BJP leaders and ministers regarding the status of the 17th century monument in India's culture. Read more
3. After non-bailable warrant, Hardik Patel says 'ready to surrender'
Hardik Patel, the influential Patidar leader, has offered to surrender before the Gujarat Police after a local court issued non-bailable warrant against him. Read here
4. Indian Army court-martials soldier who strayed across LoC during surgical strikes
Chandu Babulal Chavan, the Indian Army soldier who crossed the Line of Control during the surgical strikes, was court-martialed on Wednesday. Read here
5. Railway Min's New Year gift to Mumbai, 1st AC local on Jan 1
Railways minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said Mumbai would get its first air-conditioned local train on January 1. Read here
6. Texas girl death: She had no eating problem, says orphanage owner in India
The owner of a now-closed orphanage in India where a young girl was living before a Texas couple adopted her last year says the child had no difficulty eating despite her adoptive father's account to police when reporting her missing. Read here
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