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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ICJ election: India and UK face off for last seat today as Britain resorts to 'dirty politics'

The poll will see India's nominee Dalveer Bhandari and Britain's Christopher Greenwood face off for re-election.

Nov 20, 2017

Black money crackdown: Swiss Parliamentary panel approves automatic information exchange with India

The Commission for Economic Affairs and Taxes of the Council of States, a panel of the Swiss Parliament's Upper House, approved the pact with India along with 40 other countries.

Nov 19, 2017

Top US general says he will reject 'illegal' nuclear strike order from Donald Trump

The top US commander said that it was standard practice to run through scenarios on how to react if an illegal order is directed at them.

Nov 19, 2017

United Nations considering a ban on 'killer robots'

The founder of OpenAI and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, has also been supporting the regulation of autonomous weapons development.

Nov 19, 2017

Twitter suspends Pakistan Defence account for posting photoshopped picture of Indian girl

The picture was clearly morphed as the actual picture posted by the Indian girl, Kawalpreet Kaur, showed her standing in front of the Jamia Masjid in Dehli holding a different placard.

Nov 19, 2017

US Navy admits aircrew drew giant penis in sky, says it's 'absolutely unacceptable'

The Navy officials acknowledged that one of their crew was behind the stunt and said that the aircraft "left a condensed air trail resembling an obscene image to observers on the ground."

Nov 18, 2017

China says will work with North Korea to boost relations amidst nuclear tensions

China has always pushed for a diplomatic solution to North Korea's nuclear weapons crisis, however Beijing has recently restricted high-level exchanges with Pyongyang officials.

Nov 18, 2017

Narendra Modi only world statesman to stand up to China, says US expert

India had boycotted the Belt and Road Forum summit held in May in China, citing that it cannot accept a project which ignores its core concern over sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Nov 18, 2017

An Indian army soldier keeps guard from a bunker near the border with Pakistan

Pakistan's National Security Advisor says India creating a 'two-front situation'

The NSA said that Pakistan wants peace in Afghanistan, however, it is under stress because of India's involvement in the situation.

Nov 18, 2017

Zimbabwe President Mugabe resisting army pressure to quit amidst coup, report says

Reports state that Mugabe is resisting mediating by a Catholic priest, Fidelis Mukonori, to allow the 93-year-old former guerrilla a graceful exit after the coup.

Nov 16, 2017

21-year-old Indian student from Punjab shot dead at grocery store in California

Reports state that Dharampreet Singh Jasser was on duty at the store on Tuesday night when four armed robbers, including an Indian-origin man, stormed in to loot the store.

Nov 16, 2017

Rohingya crisis: Watchdogs say evidence of Myanmar genocide mounting

A report on this, titled 'They tried to kill us all', has been created based on more than 200 interviews with survivors and eyewitnesses, and international aid workers working with the Rohingyas.

Nov 16, 2017

Delhi air pollution: Kejriwal meets Haryana CM to discuss ways to battle deadly smog

Delhi's air quality was recorded "severe" on Tuesday, with particulate matter (PM) readings at 645 microgrammes per cubic metre and PM2.5 at 416 microgrammes per cubic metre.

Nov 15, 2017

Election Commission asks Gujarat BJP to drop 'Pappu' from advertisement

BJP supporters use the term "Pappu" to ridicule Rahul Gandhi, which loosely translates to a "fool or simpleton."

Nov 15, 2017

ISIS releases new audio, warns of Las Vegas-like attacks across India on Kumbh Mela, Thrissur Pooram

The voice in the ISIS clip urged militants to employ various methods to harm people during religious festivals in India and asked them to put "poison in their food," and "drive over them."

Nov 15, 2017

Ryan school murder: Juvenile retracts confession, says was beaten up and forced to confess

Pradhyuman, a Class 2 student of Ryan International School, was found lying in a pool of blood in a toilet in the school on September 8 with his throat slit.

Nov 14, 2017

Rohingya crisis: Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi meets UN chief Guterres, Rex Tillerson in Manila

Aung San Suu Kyi has been severely criticised for her failure to intervene in the military crackdown on the Rohingya community.

Nov 14, 2017

What would war with North Korea look like?

North Korean soldiers fire 40 rounds at comrade trying to flee to South Korea

The incident comes at a time when the tensions between the countries are at the peak considering North Korea's unbridled nuclear programme and the nation's threats to Seoul.

Nov 14, 2017

ASEAN Summit: PM Modi holds talks with Japan, Australia and Vietnam counterparts

The ASEAN or East Asia Summit is a forum held annually by leaders of 18 countries including ASEAN nations India, the US and Russia.

Nov 14, 2017

Donald Trump gives human rights violations a miss, says he has 'great relationship' with Philippines' Duterte

More than 3,000 people have been killed so far in Duterte's bloody crackdown on drugs, with human rights agencies citing grave violations.

Nov 13, 2017

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Articles by Namrata Tripathi

ICJ election: India and UK face off for last seat today as Britain resorts to 'dirty politics'

Black money crackdown: Swiss Parliamentary panel approves automatic information exchange with India

Top US general says he will reject 'illegal' nuclear strike order from Donald Trump

United Nations considering a ban on 'killer robots'

Twitter suspends Pakistan Defence account for posting photoshopped picture of Indian girl

US Navy admits aircrew drew giant penis in sky, says it's 'absolutely unacceptable'

China says will work with North Korea to boost relations amidst nuclear tensions

Narendra Modi only world statesman to stand up to China, says US expert

Pakistan's National Security Advisor says India creating a 'two-front situation'

Zimbabwe President Mugabe resisting army pressure to quit amidst coup, report says

21-year-old Indian student from Punjab shot dead at grocery store in California

Rohingya crisis: Watchdogs say evidence of Myanmar genocide mounting

Delhi air pollution: Kejriwal meets Haryana CM to discuss ways to battle deadly smog

Election Commission asks Gujarat BJP to drop 'Pappu' from advertisement

ISIS releases new audio, warns of Las Vegas-like attacks across India on Kumbh Mela, Thrissur Pooram

Ryan school murder: Juvenile retracts confession, says was beaten up and forced to confess

Rohingya crisis: Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi meets UN chief Guterres, Rex Tillerson in Manila

North Korean soldiers fire 40 rounds at comrade trying to flee to South Korea

ASEAN Summit: PM Modi holds talks with Japan, Australia and Vietnam counterparts

Donald Trump gives human rights violations a miss, says he has 'great relationship' with Philippines' Duterte

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'