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Won't return to India till I feel 'safe from unfair prosecution': Zakir Naik

Won't return to India till I feel 'safe from unfair prosecution': Zakir Naik

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

MEA sources said that they have not received any communication from the Malaysian government regarding the deportation of Naik to India.

Zakir Naik's aide booked in IS recruitment case

Zakir Naik's aide booked in IS recruitment case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

They have been booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Indian Penal Code Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy), he said.

ED attaches Rs 18.37cr assets of Zakir Naik's NGO

ED attaches Rs 18.37cr assets of Zakir Naik's NGO

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The NIA has asked him to him to appear before it on March 30 in a case filed against him under an anti-terror law.

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Never before in history have Cannes and its sidebars found space for eight Indian, or India-themed, films.

35-ft Shivaji Maharaj statue, unveiled by Modi, collapses in Maha

35-ft Shivaji Maharaj statue, unveiled by Modi, collapses in Maha

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Modi unveiled the statue on December 4 last year on the occasion of Navy Day. He also participated in the celebrations at the fort.

Govinda took Dawood's help to defeat me in 2004: Ram Naik

Govinda took Dawood's help to defeat me in 2004: Ram Naik

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Uttar Pradesh governor Ram Naik has claimed that Bollywood actor and former MP Govinda sought help from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim to defeat him in the 2004 Lok Sabha elections in Mumbai North.

Zakir Naik was elected to AMU's chief council in 2013

Zakir Naik was elected to AMU's chief council in 2013

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

At that particular time, Naik was largely considered a non-controversial figure.

4 MHA officials suspended over licence renewal of Naik's NGO

4 MHA officials suspended over licence renewal of Naik's NGO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The action was taken after the home ministry found that Naik's NGO Islamic Research Foundation's FCRA licence was renewed recently despite several ongoing probes, including one by it.

Ranji Trophy: Mum teen Mhatre hits century; Double century for Sudarshan

Ranji Trophy: Mum teen Mhatre hits century; Double century for Sudarshan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Oppn's fake Constitution narrative hurt Mahayuti in LS polls: Ajit Pawar

Oppn's fake Constitution narrative hurt Mahayuti in LS polls: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

But the atmosphere is now conducive for the Mahayuti to continue in power in Maharashtra thanks to the government's people-centric schemes, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is giving promises that it cannot execute, he said.

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa awarded Sena Medal

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa awarded Sena Medal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

A resident of village Betadur in Dharwad district of Karnataka, the Madras regiment soldier was pulled out alive from under 30 ft of ice-and-snow debris where he lay buried for six days on the unforgiving Siachen glacier.

Zakir Naik row: Colleagues back suspended MHA officer

Zakir Naik row: Colleagues back suspended MHA officer

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

5 joint secretaries serving in the ministry of home affairs on Tuesday met Home Minister Rajnath Singh and urged him to reconsider the decision to suspend senior IAS officer G K Dwivedi for renewal of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act licence of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's NGO.

Decoding Zakir Naik: A TV preacher or a threat?

Decoding Zakir Naik: A TV preacher or a threat?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Here is what we know about this extremely controversial figure

Why Zakir Naik is dangerous

Why Zakir Naik is dangerous

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Zakir Naik, a gentle, rockstar televangelist, is dangerous as young Muslims may be swayed by his fundamentalist interpretations of Islam and justify victimhood and extremism, says Shekhar Gupta.

Zakir Naik's NGO moves Delhi HC over ban

Zakir Naik's NGO moves Delhi HC over ban

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The IRF, in its plea, has challenged the November 17, 2016, notification of the ministry of home affairs which had imposed an immediate ban on the organisation under UAPA.

Won't give in to India's demand to deport Zakir Naik, says Malaysian PM

Won't give in to India's demand to deport Zakir Naik, says Malaysian PM

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Mahathir said his govt would always ensure it looked into all factors.

Thackeray Jr. Holds A Roadshow

Thackeray Jr. Holds A Roadshow

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

On Monday, April 29, 2024, Aditya Thackeray, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MLA, embarked on a roadshow for Rajan Vichare, the sitting MP and party candidate for the Thane Lok Sabha seat.

Additional forces moved to Poonch, search ops continue

Additional forces moved to Poonch, search ops continue

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Additional security personnel were deployed in the Poonch district on Monday even as a search operation was ongoing in the forested terrain of Dera ki Gali, where two Army vehicles were ambushed by heavily armed terrorists from across the border last week.

NIA issues notice to Zakir Naik, asks him to appear on March 14

NIA issues notice to Zakir Naik, asks him to appear on March 14

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Naik, the founder of proscribed Islamic Research Foundation, has been asked to appear before the anti-terror agency at its headquarters in Delhi on March 14

Is Terrorism Raising Ugly Head Again In J&K?

Is Terrorism Raising Ugly Head Again In J&K?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, four army personnel, including a captain, died after being injured in a gunfight with heavily armed terrorists in Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna gets bail in kidnap case

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna gets bail in kidnap case

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The case was registered following a complaint by the woman's son, who alleged that his mother was sexually abused by Revanna's son Prajwal.

'Naik evokes a closed reading of the Quran to establish Islamic supremacy'

'Naik evokes a closed reading of the Quran to establish Islamic supremacy'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'Naik is an outcome of an image-centric Islam, which is linked to the technological changes introduced by new media.' 'English educated upper middle class Muslims embraced Naik's image-centric Islam in the 1990s.' 'Television converted him into a religious object.'

Zakir Naik faces more probes, funding of his NGO under scanner

Zakir Naik faces more probes, funding of his NGO under scanner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Home Minister also said CDs of Naik's speeches are being examined and asserted that the government will not compromise on the issue of terrorism.

Telangana MP Balram Naik rewarded for loyalty

Telangana MP Balram Naik rewarded for loyalty

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

From a humble police constable to a first time MP from Telangana and now at the centrestage as a Union minister of state, Porika Balram Naik has come a long way and is being rewarded for his discipline and loyalty to the Congress high command.

'Murdered in cold blood': TV actress's family killed in Hamas attacks

'Murdered in cold blood': TV actress's family killed in Hamas attacks

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Actor Madhura Naik, known for shows Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahani and Naagin, said her cousin and brother-in-law were "murdered in cold blood" during the Israel-Hamas conflict that broke out four days ago.

IRF ban is an attack on Muslims and democracy: Zakir Naik

IRF ban is an attack on Muslims and democracy: Zakir Naik

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

In an open letter, Naik, 51, who is abroad, said he will pursue all legal options to get the ban repealed and that the judiciary will fail the Modi government in its 'plans'.

Sheena Bora's remains found at CBI office in Delhi

Sheena Bora's remains found at CBI office in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Weeks after it informed that parts of the purported skeleton of murder victim Sheena Bora were untraceable, the prosecution on Wednesday told the trial court in Mumbai that they were lying at the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) office in New Delhi.

Zakir Naik's NGO has investment of Rs 100 crore in real estate: NIA

Zakir Naik's NGO has investment of Rs 100 crore in real estate: NIA

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The NIA has questioned around 20 associates of Naik, including his sister Nailah Naushad Noorani, in connection with its investigation, they said.

Zakir Naik's allegation on TV channel wrong, says government

Zakir Naik's allegation on TV channel wrong, says government

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

I&B Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said the channel, run by Naik's Islamic Research Foundation, was denied the rights for "not fulfilling due conditions".

Gangster Ashwin Naik held in threat case

Gangster Ashwin Naik held in threat case

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Gangster-turned-builder Ashwin Naik was on Monday arrested in a death threat case soon after he was sent to judicial custody by a court in an extortion case, police said.

IS recruit Abu got 'scholarship' from Zakir Naik's NGO: NIA

IS recruit Abu got 'scholarship' from Zakir Naik's NGO: NIA

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Abu Anas was arrested by the NIA in January for allegedly planning to carry out a terror strike ahead of Republic Day.

IPL Final Mints Money For Pubs, Restaurants

IPL Final Mints Money For Pubs, Restaurants

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The cricketing extravaganza became a business opportunity for everyone, from five-star hotels to cafes to street vendors across the country on Sunday.

No hike in petro prices: Naik

No hike in petro prices: Naik

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

Union Petroleum Minister Ram Naik on Tuesday scotched reports in a section of media about hike in prices of petroleum products after the General Election

No shortage of LPG: Naik

No shortage of LPG: Naik

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

Petroleum Minister Ram Naik said there was no shortage of domestic cooking gas in the country, as imports made up for the shortfall in LPG output arising out of the shutdown of a crucial unit in the Jamnagar refinery of Reliance Industries Ltd.

Dynasties, old rivalries trouble Maharashtra alliances

Dynasties, old rivalries trouble Maharashtra alliances

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi are facing multiple problems in Lok Sabha seats like Sangli, Madha and Satara in western Maharashtra due to political dynasties, old rivalries and one-upmanship, prompting a flurry of meetings before five phase polls begin in the state on April 19.

UP Governor Ram Naik given additional charge of Rajasthan

UP Governor Ram Naik given additional charge of Rajasthan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik and Gujarat Governor Om Prakash Kohli will take additional responsibilities of Rajasthan and Goa as Margaret Alva completed her tenure on Tuesday.

Naik orders probe into chopper crash

Naik orders probe into chopper crash

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

MCA president Kale dies of cardiac arrest in New York

MCA president Kale dies of cardiac arrest in New York

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Mumbai Cricket Association president Amol Kale died of a cardiac arrest in New York after attending the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan on Sunday.

Nigerians misuse educational schemes: Goan MP Shantaram Naik

Nigerians misuse educational schemes: Goan MP Shantaram Naik

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Amid a row between Goa government and Nigerians, Goa MP Shantaram Naik on Friday claimed that Nigerians misuse educational schemes, violate Foreign Exchange Management Act and indulge in drug trade in the state.

Naik refuses Shourie's SCI status plea

Naik refuses Shourie's SCI status plea

Rediff.com17 Feb 2003

Petroleum Minister Ram Naik is understood to have turned down Divestment Minister Arun Shourie's request for extending nodal agency status for crude oil transportation to Shipping Corporation of India after its privatisation.\n\n\n\n