Underworld don, Dawood Ibrahim’s brother, Iqbal Kaskar, who was arrested by the crime branch of the Thane Police, revealed that the gangster used to fund Zakir Naik’s NGO, Islamic Research Foundation (IRF). Kaskar made the shocking revelation on Tuesday during interrogation in police custody. This is not the first time[Read More…]
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Non bailable warrant against Zakir Naik
On Thursday a special court in Mumbai issued a non-bailable warrant against Islamic Research Foundation founder Zakir Naik in a money laundering case. This warrant has issued in regards with the plea filed by Enforcement Directorate. This warrant will be sent to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) which will send[Read More…]
Delhi HC dismisses Zakir Naik’s plea
ED issues fourth summons to Zakir Naik
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday has issued fresh summons to controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik in connection with its money laundering probe case against him and his organisation. Officials had issued the fourth summons to Naik, probably the last one, to join the probe and the agency may move[Read More…]
Centre bans Zakir Naik’s NGO for 5 years under UAPA
The Centre on Tuesday banned Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), NGO by the controversial Islamist preacher Zakir, for five years after declaring it as an ‘unlawful organisation’ under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Home Ministry[Read More…]
No more foreign funds for Zakir Naik’s NGO
The Home Ministry is initiating the process for cancellation of registration of Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), promoted by Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. The foundation will soon be banned from receiving foreign funds. The move came after different investigations found Naik to be “involved” in utilising funds for radicalisation of youths.[Read More…]