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MHA declares Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation unlawful for another five years

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MHA declares Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation unlawful for another five years

New Delhi The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday (November 13, 2026) declared Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) an unlawful association under UAPA for another five years. story Government extends ban on Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation for 5 years File photo of Zakir Naik.

This is the third time that the ban against IRF has been extended. The outfit was first banned in 2016.

story Understanding the controversy surrounding Zakir Naik File photo: V. Sreenivasa Murthy story Centre bans Zakir Naik’s NGO, calls it ‘unlawful’ Zakir Naik is banned in the UK and Canada for his hate speech aimed against other religions.