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Australia cannot hold back from reopening Many Indians return from when majority of adults fully vaccinated: PM Afghanistan leaving behind their ancestors' assets Canberra, August 23 (IANS): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on August 23 that the country "cannot hold back" from reopening when a majority of adults are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

He warned the state and territory leaders that they cannot be afraid of coronavirus case numbers rising after 70 percent of adults have received two vaccine doses, reports Xinhua news agency. The National Cabinet, which is made up of the Prime Minister

and state and territory leaders, in July, signed off on a four-phase pathway out of the pandemic that will see lockdowns used more sparingly when 70 per cent of adults are inoculated.

"Once you get to 70 per cent of your country that is eligible for the vaccine and 80 percent, the plan sets out that we have to move forward, we cannot hold back," he told reporters in Canberra. "We must adjust our mindset. Cases will not be the issue. Dealing with serious illness,

hospitalisation, ICU capabilities, our ability to respond in those circumstances, that will be our goal."

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He also said that the lockdowns "are taking an extremely heavy toll", in both the aspects of the mental and physical health of Australians and on economic success. Australia on August 23 morning reported 905 new locally acquired cases of Covid-19, the second highest since the onset of the pandemic. Continued on Page 3

Want to connect diaspora to Indian researchers: Indian Science and Tech Ministry

New Delhi, August 24 (IANS): Gurbachan Singh (55) was a relieved man after he welcomed his three sons at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport here.

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New Delhi, August 24 (IANS): Stressing the important role that the Indian diaspora could play in connecting with Indian academia and Industry, a top official said the government is determined to connect them with Indian researchers.

are also doing substantial work," Science and Technology Secretary, Professor Ashutosh Sharma, said during his recent interaction with several Indian origin presidents of USuniversities.

Queensland's first hydrogen cars hit the road

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and the US Department of Energy on the development of bilateral scientific cooperation, he said, as per an official release.

first hydrogen vehicles to hit Queensland roads, five Hyundai Nexos that join QFleet from Monday, with distinctive, Indigenous-inspired designer

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Prof Ashutosh Sharma Secretary, Department of Science and Technology

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They were among the 78 AfghanIndians who were evacuated from Kabul to Tajikistan on August 23 and to Delhi on August 24 afternoon. Continued on Page 3

decals.

They join a landmark 100 electric vehicle now in the State Government fleet and will be available to frontline health staff, educators and community workers. Support for Queensland's hydrogen industry is a key part of the Palaszczuk Government's plan for recovery from COVID-19.

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