Zakir Naik

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The sources asked not to be named as the proposal was still under discussion. (Representational Image)

India may restrict imports of palm oil, other goods from Malaysia: report

The government wants to send a strong signal of its displeasure to Malaysian authorities, the sources said.

12 Oct 2019 9:51 AM

Agency seeks to declare Zakir Naik FEO

The ED’s counsel Sanjana Sharma Monday moved the application before special Judge Prashant Rajvaidya, seeking to declare Dr Naik a FEO.

24 Sep 2019 3:01 AM

NBW issued against Zakir Naik in money laundering case

Following rejection of Mr Naik’s plea, special public prosecutor Sanjana Sharma requested the court to issue a NBW against him.

19 Sep 2019 3:22 AM

Jaishankar said the expedition request of Naik was communicated at the meeting of the two PMs earlier this month. (Photo: ANI)

'We want Zakir Naik back and we are working on that,' EAM S Jaishankar rebuts Malaysian PM

The Malaysian Prime Minister on Tuesday set up a controversy over the fugitive wanted in India on terror charges by his claim.

17 Sep 2019 7:39 PM

The polarising preacher has been on the radar of Indian security agencies for years but it was only after the men involved in the 2016 terror attack in Bangladesh’s Dhaka described Naik as their inspiration that the crackdown really started. (Photo: PTI)

Malaysian PM takes new stand on Zakir Naik, said ‘India hasn’t insisted’ on his extradition

‘We are trying to find a place where he can go but no one wants to accept him,’ Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad said.

17 Sep 2019 2:44 PM

ED seeks fresh NBW against Dr Zakir Naik

The ED case is based on the case registered by the National Investigating Agency (NIA) under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

17 Sep 2019 3:41 AM

Modi, Mahathir discuss Zakir Naik, J&K

Indian, Malaysian officials to stay in touch on matter of preacher’s extradition.

06 Sep 2019 1:43 AM

PM Modi met the Malaysian Prime Minister on the sidelines of the fifth meeting of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) held in the Russian Far East Region. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

In meeting with Malaysian premier, Modi raises issue of Zakir Naik's extradition

The 53-year-old is wanted in India for fuelling extremism and a controversial figure who labelled the 9/11 attacks an 'inside job'.

05 Sep 2019 10:20 AM

Naik, who is wanted in India, was granted permanent residency in Malaysia by the previous government. (Photo: File)

No one is above law, not even Zakir Naik: Malaysia Home Minister

He said Naik's statement has caused discomfort which is why it is necessary to ensure justice.

26 Aug 2019 2:06 PM

Naik, who is facing charges of inciting communal disharmony and committing unlawful activities in India, has come under fire over his provocative remarks against Hindus and Chinese residing in Muslim-majority nation. (Photo: File)

Zakir Naik apologises to Hindus and Chinese for his racial sensitive remarks

Naik is being probed under Section 504 of the Penal Code for the intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of the peace.

21 Aug 2019 9:30 AM

Zakir had been barred by seven states - Melaka, Johor, Selangor, Penang, Kedah, Perlis and Sarawak - from speaking in public, after his recent racial remarks. (Photo: File)

Islamic preacher Zakir Naik banned from giving speeches in Malaysia

He is facing cases in India since 2016 for alleged money laundering and inciting extremism through hate speeches.

20 Aug 2019 9:44 AM

Zakir Naik, who has lived in Malaysia for about three years and faces charges of money laundering and hate speech in India. (Photo: File)

Malaysia to quiz controversial preacher Zakir Naik over racist remarks

The move came after he said Hindus in Malaysia had '100 times more rights' than Muslim minority in India.

16 Aug 2019 9:41 AM

Naik, who has repeatedly rejected the charges against him in India, said his detractors were quoting him out of context to malign him. (Photo: File)

Malaysian ministers say Indian Islamic preacher should be expelled

The Malaysian ministers said Naik’s comments may have been aimed at driving a wedge between Muslims and non-Muslims in Malaysia.

14 Aug 2019 5:48 PM

The move comes after Zakir had recently alleged that the Hindus in Malaysia are more loyal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi than Mahathir Mohamad. (Photo: File)

Minister urges action against Zakir Naik for denigrating Hindu Malaysians

Naik is facing charges of inciting communal disharmony and committing unlawful activities in India.

14 Aug 2019 11:01 AM

Will come back if court gives immunity from arrest, says Zakir Naik

“In that case, I will return to India, and I will make myself available to the courts,” Naik said.

22 Jun 2019 7:21 AM

Naik was booked by the ED in 2016 based on a National Investigation Agency (NIA) FIR. (Photo: File)

Appear on July 31 or face consequences: Special court warns Zakir Naik

The ED last month, filed its first direct charge sheet against Zakir Naik on charges of money laundering.

19 Jun 2019 1:07 PM

Will return if SC confirms I won’t be arrested: Zakir Naik

Following the Malaysian government’s all-out support, Mr Naik issued a statement through his spokesperson Arif Malik.

12 Jun 2019 4:30 AM

A total amount of Rs 193.06 crore has been identified as ‘proceeds of crime’. The directorate has also attached properties of Naik worth Rs 50.46 crore. (Photo: AFP)

Indian agencies trying to pin fictitious charges on me: Zakir Naik

‘The objective of all their actions seems to be to put me behind bars without trial and without hearing,’ he also said.

11 Jun 2019 2:53 PM

Zakir Naik, a 53-year-old radical television preacher, reportedly left India in 2016 and subsequently moved to largel Malaysia, where he was granted permanent residency. (Photo: File)

Zakir Naik feels he is not going to get fair trial in India: Malaysian PM

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday said that his country has the right not to extradite Zakir Naik to India.

11 Jun 2019 9:25 AM

Rs 60 crore donation to Zakir Naik’s trust under ED scanner

Probe revealed that IRF maintained various bank accounts in which funds from the donors were being deposited and they were controlled by Naik

29 May 2019 3:49 AM

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