Prakash Gogoi
Prakash covers news and politics for Vision Times.
Lithuanian Cybersecurity Center Accuse Chinese Smartphones of Carrying Built-in Censorship Capabilities
The defense ministry of Lithuania has put out a statement recommending the public to avoid using mobile phones from Chinese manufacturers. The recommendation requested people to dispose of such phones in case they are currently...
China Bans Cryptocurrency Mining and Transactions, Bitcoin Falls
China has banned all kinds of cryptocurrency transactions, and pledged to put an end to the mining of digital assets. The information was shared on the website of the People’s Bank of China. It also...
Japan Promises ‘Necessary Response’ to China for Military Aggression Against Taiwan
Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi recently said that his country will provide a “necessary response” to China if Beijing continues with its military aggression towards Taiwan and sparks a conflict. China had been increasing its...
Havana Syndrome Hits U.S. Intelligence Officer During India Trip
An intelligence officer traveling with Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Chief William Burns suffered from the infamous “Havana Syndrome” while on a trip to India. The mysterious affliction has affected several other American spies, diplomats, and...
New York State Passes Law to Restrict Sales of Fossil Fuel Vehicles by 2035
On Sept. 8, New York Governor Democrat Kathy Hochul signed a bill that will ban the sale of fossil fuel-based vehicles in the state beginning in 2035. The bill was passed in the New York...
NYC Teachers Union Wins Case Against COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, Restrictions Remain for Businesses and Children
The United Federation of Teachers (UFT), the largest teachers union in New York City (NYC), has won a battle to prevent members from getting fired if they do not wish to get a Coronavirus Disease...
UK Government Scraps COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Plan
Sajid Javid, the UK’s Health Secretary, has announced that the government will not be mandating Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine passports for cinemas, nightclubs, and other large venues. The decision followed the intense public debate...
Cryptocurrency Use in Afghanistan Rises, Taliban May Take Advantage to Outwit Western Sanctions
The use of cryptocurrencies in Afghanistan has reportedly spiked amidst the Taliban takeover. The country’s financial system is in a disarray, encouraging many to adopt digital currencies. Some Afghans see cryptocurrencies as safe assets to...
Kerala, the Indian Communist State Where COVID-19 Refuses to Subside
Kerala, a small state in southern India governed by a communist party, has the highest number of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the country. In the week ending Sept. 4, Kerala was responsible for...
For Sustaining Social Security, UK Plans to Raise Taxes, Low Income Groups Most Affected
The British government is planning to raise individual taxes to fund the National Health Service (NHS) and social care reforms. If the plans materialize, the Tory Party’s 2019 election manifesto promising not to raise taxes...
10 Downing Street Party Asked for Vaccine Passports, Tory MPs Displeased
Boris Johnson reportedly asked Tory Members of Parliament (MPs) to bring their Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) passports or provide a recent negative test result to attend a party at his residence on 10 Downing Street....
The Taliban Kills Pregnant Police Officer, Afghan Women’s Rights in Tatters
Taliban militants have reportedly killed a female policewoman in the capital city of Afghanistan’s Ghor province. The woman, Banu Negar, was shot dead in front of her relatives at her family’s home. Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah...