Namrata Tripathi

Articles by Namrata Tripathi

Namrata Tripathi is a Reporter with International Business Times. She covers world, India and breaking news stories. A writer by day and a reader by night, Namrata has a degree in English Literature from Hindu College, University of Delhi and also a PGD in English Journalism from Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). She has previously worked as a Correspondent for Daily News and Analysis (DNA) and other news publications like The Hindu and Millennium Post.

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UAE unblocks WhatsApp video calling and voice calls; expatriates heave a sigh of relief

WhatsApp had officially rolled out the video-calling service in November last year, however mobile phone users in UAE could not access the service because of regulatory compliance.

Jun 22, 2017

Afghanistan: At least 29 killed, over 60 wounded in car bomb blast outside New Kabul Bank

The blast ripped through an office building where people had gathered to receive their salaries.

Jun 22, 2017

Experts warn a large asteroid will hit Earth soon, causing catastrophe

The destruction caused by the impending asteroid strike is inevitable and can be compared to that following the Tunguska event of 1908, according to Astrophysics Research Center expert Dr. Alan Fitzsimmons.

Jun 22, 2017

Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)

ISIS militants using donkeys, horses to travel in Iraq due to fuel shortage

Horses have been allocated for senior leaders, while donkeys have been given to subordinate militants to move in the region, reports state.

Jun 21, 2017

Algerian man dangles baby from 15th-floor window for Facebook likes, gets jailed

The man reportedly posted pictures of his young cousin as he held him by his t-shirt and dangled the baby out of the window.

Jun 21, 2017

Pope Francis delivers 2016 Christmas Message of peace from the Vatican

Pope Francis wants to ban the mafia from going to church

Pope Francis has ordered a commission to formulate a new doctrine which bans such criminal offenders from sacraments or communion.

Jun 21, 2017

Singapore PM apologises as family feud spills on Facebook, opens himself up for debate amid power abuse claims

Lee Hsien Loong's bother has alleged that the Prime Minister violated his late father's will for his own political gain.

Jun 21, 2017

Britain's Prince Philip, aged 96, admitted to hospital due to infection

The Buckingham Palace on Wednesday announced that the Queen's husband has been hospitalised as a "precautionary measure" for the treatment of his infection.

Jun 21, 2017

Laylat Al Qadr 2017: Where to watch midnight prayers from Holy cities during Ramadan

This year, Laylat al-Qadr falls on Wednesday, June 21. It is considered by Muslims to be the holiest night of the year, as they pray for forgiveness.

Jun 20, 2017

China set to block India again on JeM chief Masood Azhar's terrorism listing at UN

China blocking India on these issues is seen by many as a bailout of its Pakistan, which is Beijing's long-term ally.

Jun 20, 2017

19-year-old Syrian refugee Muzoon Almellehan named youngest goodwill ambassador by Unicef

Muzoon reportedly received support from the agency while she was living in the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan.

Jun 20, 2017

Americans won't be taken for North Korea trips, says tour agency used by Warmbier

Warmbier was a US student who travelled to North Korea at the end of 2015 with a tour group where he was arrested for allegedly stealing a propaganda sign.

Jun 20, 2017

ISIS trained 1,600 Yazidi children to behead people, says Kurdish official

A research conducted on the number of Yazidis affected showed that at least 9,900 of Iraq's Yazidis were killed or kidnapped in just days in an attack by militants in 2014.

Jun 19, 2017

F-16 enters Indian airspace; Tata, Lockheed flag 'Make in India' deal

The announcement of the agreement was made at the Paris Airshow on June 19, where both the companies said that moving the production base to India would still retain jobs in the United States.

Jun 19, 2017

Chinese plane hits turbulence, at least 26 injured; 4 in critical condition

We felt strong turbulence twice and minor turbulence three times. The process lasted about 10 minutes," a passenger said.

Jun 19, 2017

London fire: At least 79 people presumed dead in Grenfell Tower inferno

Last week, the UK government had announced that people rendered homeless because of the blaze will be given at least £5,500 from an emergency fund.

Jun 19, 2017

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French President Macron's MPs include maths genius, tech entrepreneur and genocide survivor

The selection of lawmakers also rings true to Macron's election promise of cleaning up the country's politics.

Jun 19, 2017

Duterte takes full responsibility for consequences of martial law in Philippines

Philippines: At least 13 marines killed in battle against Islamist militants

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered martial rule in the region for at least 60 days in an attempt to crush Muslim extremists who have aligned themselves ISIS.

Jun 10, 2017

People flee as police attend to an incident near London Bridge

London Bridge terrorists planned bigger 2016 Nice-style attack with 7.5-tonne truck

Reports state that 27-year-old Pakistan-born Briton Khuram Shazad Butt had attempted to rent a bigger truck to carry out the attack.

Jun 10, 2017

US: Kansas man who killed Indian national Srinivas Kuchibhotla charged with hate crime

Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla was shot dead in a crowded Austins Bar and Grill in Olathe, Kansas City on February 22.

Jun 10, 2017

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Articles by Namrata Tripathi

UAE unblocks WhatsApp video calling and voice calls; expatriates heave a sigh of relief

Afghanistan: At least 29 killed, over 60 wounded in car bomb blast outside New Kabul Bank

Experts warn a large asteroid will hit Earth soon, causing catastrophe

ISIS militants using donkeys, horses to travel in Iraq due to fuel shortage

Algerian man dangles baby from 15th-floor window for Facebook likes, gets jailed

Pope Francis wants to ban the mafia from going to church

Singapore PM apologises as family feud spills on Facebook, opens himself up for debate amid power abuse claims

Britain's Prince Philip, aged 96, admitted to hospital due to infection

Laylat Al Qadr 2017: Where to watch midnight prayers from Holy cities during Ramadan

China set to block India again on JeM chief Masood Azhar's terrorism listing at UN

19-year-old Syrian refugee Muzoon Almellehan named youngest goodwill ambassador by Unicef

Americans won't be taken for North Korea trips, says tour agency used by Warmbier

ISIS trained 1,600 Yazidi children to behead people, says Kurdish official

F-16 enters Indian airspace; Tata, Lockheed flag 'Make in India' deal

Chinese plane hits turbulence, at least 26 injured; 4 in critical condition

London fire: At least 79 people presumed dead in Grenfell Tower inferno

French President Macron's MPs include maths genius, tech entrepreneur and genocide survivor

Philippines: At least 13 marines killed in battle against Islamist militants

London Bridge terrorists planned bigger 2016 Nice-style attack with 7.5-tonne truck

US: Kansas man who killed Indian national Srinivas Kuchibhotla charged with hate crime

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'