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A general view shows the site where a truck ploughed through a crowd at a Christmas market on Breitscheidplatz square near the fashionable Kurfuerstendamm avenue in the west of Berlin, Germany, December 20, 2016Reuters

Here are some stories from International Business Times India to start your day with: 

1. Germany truck attack: 12 killed, 48 injured at Berlin Christmas market after truck rams into revellers

A truck rammed into a Christmas market in what used to be the heart of West Berlin on Monday night killing 12 people and injuring 48 others in Germany. Read more...

2. A complete account of Manipur crisis: From economic blockade to attack on civilians

Manipur may be a small state with a population of just over 25 lakh, but the divide between the people living in the valley and the hills is so wide that not a year goes by without bandhs and other protests over several disagreements. Imphal valley is predominantly inhabited by the Meiteis, and the hills are predominantly inhabited by the Nagas and Kukis. Read more...

3. Here's a new comforting AI holographic 'waifu' for lonely men and this is what it does

Vinclu, a Japanese company, has a new product called Gatebox, which is an AI-powered holographic 'waifu' in a tube shaped container for those deep-pocketed lonely men, too busy to devote time on partners but comfortable with a virtual partner. Read more...

4. How Alia Bhatt suffered while shooting gang rape scene in Udta Punjab

Alia Bhatt had impressed all with her performance in Udta Punjab. However, shooting for the gang rape scene in the movie was very emotionally challenging for the actress. Read more...

5. Toyota Fortuner SUV sales cross 1 lakh in India; 5000 pending orders yet to deliver

Japanese carmaker Toyota's Indian subsidiary, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has sold over one lakh units of its premium SUV Fortuner ever since its launch in the country in 2009. Read more...