Zakir Naik

Zakir Naik declared proclaimed offender, NIA begins attaching controversial Islamic preacher's properties

The National Investigation Agency on Friday declared controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik as a proclaimed offender and directed the Enforcement Directorate to attach his assets. 

Jul 28, 2017, 21:44 PM IST

Will Centre's ban on Zakir Naik's IRF continue? Delhi High Court to decide today

The Delhi High Court will on Thursday hear a plea by controversial Islamic scholar  Zakir Naik challenging the Centre's decision to impose a ban on his organisation Islamic Research Foundation (IRF).

Jul 27, 2017, 09:10 AM IST

Zakir Naik's IRF in HC against tribunal's order upholding ban

IRF had moved the tribunal against the November 17, 2016 notification of the of the Ministry of Home Affairs imposing an immediate ban on the organisation under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

Jul 21, 2017, 18:40 PM IST

Passport of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik revoked: NIA officials

Following the Dhaka terror attacks last year, the National Investigation Agency had filed a case against Zakir Naik and other officials of his NGO Islamic Research Foundation.

Jul 18, 2017, 18:56 PM IST

Mumbai court grants grants bail to Zakir Naik's aide Aamir Gazdar

The ED also summoned Naik for questioning, but he has not appeared before the agency.

Jul 12, 2017, 22:33 PM IST

Digvijaya Singh shared dias with Zakir Naik, called him a proponent of peace — WATCH video

Even as controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik continues to face probes in India over his provocative speeches, a video has surfaced online, showing Congress leader Digvijay Singh endorsing and praising him. 

Jun 20, 2017, 22:11 PM IST

Zakir Naik's entry in Lebanon opposed, human rights activists launch campaign against him

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is wanted in India on terror charges, is facing opposition from activists in Lebanon who have launched a campaign to ban his entry after a local cleric invited him to deliver a lecture.

Jun 19, 2017, 19:21 PM IST

Zakir Naik's Islamic International School operating illegally, says Mumbai civic body

In November last year, the Union Home Ministry had banned the IRF for five years under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for its alleged involvement in terror acts.

Jun 15, 2017, 15:28 PM IST

Goa based advocate demands ban on Facebook pages of IRF, Zakir Naik

The ban was enforced under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act ( UAPA) and approved at a meeting of the Union Cabinet. 

Jun 05, 2017, 20:34 PM IST

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik trying for Malaysian citizenship

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on terror charges, has applied for Malaysian citizenship, according to agency sources.

May 31, 2017, 00:46 AM IST

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi takes over Zakir Naik’s school in Mumbai

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi's trust has taken over Islamic International School, run by controversial preacher Zakir Naik’s banned IRF.

May 18, 2017, 14:57 PM IST

Decision to ban Zakir Naik's IRF in India's interest: Tribunal

The Tribunal on February 23 had ordered in-camera hearing in view of the confidential material being scrutinised by it.

May 12, 2017, 00:09 AM IST

NIA writes to Interpol, CBI for issuing red corner notice against Zakir Naik

The development comes after the Enforcement Directorate in March attached the properties of Naik's Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) worth Rs 18.37 crore.  

May 11, 2017, 21:24 PM IST

Net chats between Kashmir and Syria, Iraq on security radar

Security agencies are not ruling out the possibility of the banned ISIS trying to create a base in the Kashmir Valley, noting that internet chats and establishing of contacts with possible handlers in Syria and Iraq by some youths have grown in the last six months.

May 07, 2017, 16:12 PM IST

How Pakistani, Saudi channels are reaching into Kashmiri homes – Watch full report

Private cable operators in Jammu and Kashmir broadcast channels like Saudi Quran, Saudi Sunnah, Al Arabia, Hidayat, Noor, Paigham, Madani, Sehar, Karbala, Ary QTV.

May 05, 2017, 22:46 PM IST

Stop unauthorised broadcast of Pakistani, Saudi channels: Centre to Jammu and Kashmir govt

The Centre on Friday asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to take immediate steps to stop the unauthorised broadcast of Pakistani and Saudi Arabian channels in the state.

May 05, 2017, 22:41 PM IST

Pakistani, Saudi TV channels advocating Salafist Islam, anti-India propaganda illegally in Kashmir

The security agencies, which are fighting tooth and nail, to tackle the increasing terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, are facing another grave threat - telecast of banned Pakistani and Saudi Arabia TV channels in the Valley.

May 05, 2017, 09:47 AM IST

After ED, NIA issues non-bailable arrest warrant against Zakir Naik

The latest sanction comes a week after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued another non-bailable warrant against him in a money laundering case.

Apr 20, 2017, 16:17 PM IST

ED files case against Zakir Naik's confidant Amir Gazdar

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday filed a prosecution complaint against Amir Gazdar, a confidant of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik.The case against Gazdar was filed under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Apr 17, 2017, 18:22 PM IST

Major blow to Zakir Naik, arrest warrant issued against controversial Islamic preacher in money laundering case

In a major setback to controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, a non-bailable arrest warrant has been issued against him on Thursday in money laundering case.

Apr 13, 2017, 16:48 PM IST