DNA Morning Must Reads: PM kicks off development projects; Harjeet Singh talks hockey; Christmas 2016, and more

1. PM Modi sounds BMC poll bugle with Mumbai growth pitch; kicks off projects worth Rs 1.06 lakh cr

Eyeing ensuing elections, including the one to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underlined the importance of development. Read more here

2. From Saudi Arabia to Hyderabad, journey of 'Army of the Caliph in South India'

When 30-year-old Hyderabad youth Ibrahim Yazdani returned to his city from Saudi Arabia, he was convinced that ISIS was fighting a justifiable war against President Bashar Al Assad's forces. Continue reading here

3. Budget 2017: PM promises more difficult reforms; wants higher taxes from market

With a little over two months left for the Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised more "sound and prudent economic policies." Read more here

4. For 10 days, 25 of us were a family. We played like one as well: Harjeet Singh

India’s World Cup-winning junior hockey captain Harjeet Singh talks about secret to his team’s incredible journey to title, his belief in this bunch repeating their heroics for seniors and why he made cups of tea for his teammates. Read more here

5. DNA After Hrs goes the Grinch way for Christmas, gifts stars naughty gifts

Ho, Ho, Ho! Here’s what our bad Santa wants to gift these stars. He doesn’t have a naughty-or-nice list. But they’re sure getting something from us. Read more here