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  Zakir Naik, who was banned by Hasina govt over Dhaka attack, to get red carpet welcome in Bangladesh

  World | October 27, 2025 23:44 IST

  Over 20 people were killed in the blast in Bangladesh's Dhaka and one of the bombers had reportedly claimed to have been inspired by Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's speeches.

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  'Any non-Muslim would...': Zakir Naik left embarrassed over extra baggage fees in Pak, praises India

  World | October 08, 2024 21:08 IST

  Naik was left red-faced after Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) declined to waive off excess luggage fees, saying he never received this treatment in India. Many Pakistanis on social media trolled him for his expectations and "bad-mouthing" the national carrier.

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  Zakir Naik's warm welcome in Pakistan 'condemnable but not surprising': Ministry of External Affairs

  World | October 04, 2024 17:06 IST

  Zakir Naik is an Indian fugitive who is accused of money laundering and hate speeches. He is in Pakistan for a month-long visit where he will deliver lectures in different cities.

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  Pakistan PM Sharif meets controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, calls his speech 'insightful'

  World | October 03, 2024 12:28 IST

  Shehbaz Sharif described Naik's lectures as "highly insightful and impactful," noting that he has a considerable following among young audiences. Later that day, he also met with several other leaders, including the Speaker of the National Assembly.

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  OPINION | Zakir Naik in Pakistan: What's the game?

  India | October 02, 2024 6:15 IST

  Questions are being raised in Pakistan about the reason why a radical preacher is being accorded a state welcome.

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  Zakir Naik, controversial Islamic preacher, gets red-carpet welcome, full proof security in Pakistan

  World | October 01, 2024 8:23 IST

  Zakir Naik arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a month-long visit that will see him deliver "lectures" in major cities of the country including Kara­chi, Islamabad and Lahore.

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  Malaysia open to considering India’s request on Zakir Naik if evidence is provided: PM Anwar Ibrahim

  India | August 21, 2024 6:58 IST

  Islamic preacher Zakir Naik wanted in India for alleged money laundering and incitement of extremism, has resided in Malaysia since 2016. Ibrahim emphasised that while the matter shouldn't affect bilateral ties, Malaysia remains committed to countering terrorism.

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  MP minister sends 'The Kerala Story' movie tickets to these two Congress leaders

  India | May 08, 2023 19:43 IST

  "I have bought two tickets to send to Congress leaders and former Chief Ministers Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath. Those who have dubbed Zakir Naik as a peace ambassador must watch this movie," Madhya Pradesh minister said.

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  'He is wanted': India raises Zakir Naik FIFA invite issue with Qatar

  India | November 24, 2022 18:37 IST

  Zakir Naik Qatar invite: Naik, a televangelist who is facing multiple cases in India, reportedly left the country in 2016 and moved to Malaysia, where he was granted permanent residency.

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  Zakir Naik's foundation banned for 5 years on charges of radicalizing Muslim youth

  India | December 27, 2022 3:38 IST

  MHA notification stated that the speeches of Zakir Naik, founder of the IRF, were objectionable as he has been extolling known terrorists, and also proclaiming that every Muslim should be a terrorist.

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  Ban on Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation extended for 5 years

  India | November 16, 2021 9:51 IST

  The Home Ministry said the statements and speeches made by Naik are objectionable and subversive and through them, he has been promoting enmity and hatred among religious groups and inspiring youths of a particular religion in India and abroad to commit terrorist acts.

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  'Those who abuse Messenger of Allah will have a painful punishment': Zakir Naik provokes again

  World | October 30, 2020 17:09 IST

  Amid heated debate over Islamophobia on social media, controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik warned of dire consequences to those who abuse the Messenger of Allah.

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  UK media watchdog fines Zakir Naik's Peace TV 300,000 pounds for 'hate speech'

  World | May 17, 2020 11:37 IST

  UK's media watchdog Ofcom has fined controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's Peace TV network 300,000 pounds for broadcasting "hate speech" and "highly offensive" content in the country

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  BJP govt wanted to cut a deal with me in return for support on Article 370: Zakir Naik

  India | January 11, 2020 21:31 IST

  In a statement issued by Naik's team on Saturday, the Islamic preacher said that he was approached by a representative of the Indian government who offered him the deal, which he claims to have refused.  

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  ED to invoke Fugitive Economic Offenders Act against Zakir Naik

  India | September 19, 2019 16:14 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is going to invoke Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA) against Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is currently residing in Malaysia, official sources said on Thursday.

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  India didn't ask for Zakir Naik's custody, says Malaysian PM

  India | September 17, 2019 10:14 IST

  We are trying to find some place he can go to but at the moment, no one wants to accept him, said Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

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  PM Modi meets Malaysian PM in Russia, raises issue of Zakir Naik's extradition

  News | September 05, 2019 12:25 IST

  PM Modi meets Malaysian PM in Russia, sought the extradition of controversial Indian televangelist Zakir Naik, who is wanted in India for fuelling terrorism.

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  Enforcement Directorate to approach CBI to issue Red Corner Notice against Zakir Naik

  India | August 21, 2019 20:45 IST

  Naik is a known hate preacher whose name prominently figured during the Dhaka bomb blasts in July 2016 that killed many. A bomber later confessed that he was influenced by Naik's messages following which he fled India. The ED is also planning to approach a Mumbai court to issue a non-bailable arrest warrant against the 54-year-old preacher who recently created a row in Malaysia by delivering hateful speeches that had potential to create trouble in the multi-ethnic Muslim majority nation. 

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  Zakir Naik apologises to Malaysians for race remarks; police bans his public activities

  World | August 20, 2019 20:03 IST

  Naik's apology came after he was questioned by police for a second time for allegedly making provocative remarks, in a session which lasted about 10 hours at the police headquarters.

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  Malaysia bans Zakir Naik from delivering public speeches

  News | August 20, 2019 12:42 IST

  Islamic preacher Zakir Naik banned from giving speeches in Malaysia.