A Chinese construction company is being investigated after a Bangkok skyscraper collapsed during a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar, killing at least 17 people and trapping dozens. Engineers had previously raised concerns about the building's structural integrity, citing rapid construction and inadequate materials.
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India's SpaDeX mission successfully launches, demonstrating indigenous space docking technology. Space minister Jitendra Singh announces the docking of two satellites on January 7, marking India as the fourth nation to achieve this feat. The innovation will support future missions such as the Indian space station and Gaganyaan. PM Modi's vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' is praised through these advancements.
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