India Extends Ban on Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation for Five Years
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the ban on Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) for five more years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, citing national security and communal harmony concerns. The IRF and Naik are accused of promoting enmity between religious communities and inspiring extremist acts. Naik, residing in Malaysia, faces extradition requests from India. This marks the third extension since the initial 2016 ban, with authorities warning of potential subversive activities if the ban lapses.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 90%, Right 10%). Overall sentiment is negative (29/100). Lens Score 52/100.
Outlets measured: republicworld, thehindu, deccanherald, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 13 Nov, 04:58 am. Other outlets followed.