AQIS has evolved from a fragmented outfit into a structured regional terrorist network, using online propaganda and affiliated groups to expand its reach, according to a UNSC report. Indian intelligence officials warn that the outfit could seek greater influence across India.
A UN report has linked the November 2025 Red Fort attack in Delhi to AQIS, warning that the group is evolving into a regional terrorist organisation with decentralised cells, financial and logistical networks, while potentially seeking expansion into Bangladesh and neighbouring countries
A UN report has linked the November 2025 Red Fort attack in Delhi to Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), warning that the group is evolving into a regional terrorist entity with decentralised cells and expanding financial and logistics networks
The NIA searched 20 locations across nine states and Delhi in an online terror radicalisation case linked to alleged ISIS and AQIS-inspired activities. Investigators seized digital devices as they expanded their probe into a suspected nationwide extremist recruitment and propaganda network
NIA probe into the Red Fort car blast has uncovered an alleged terror conspiracy targeting Lucknow, with accused conducting reconnaissance of key government and public locations and planning explosive attacks. The case is linked to a wider radicalised medical module
The NIA chargesheet on the Red Fort car blast reveals accused linked to Al-Qaida offshoot misused AI tools for “terror engineering,” fabricated rocket IEDs, tested drones, and procured components online. Radicalised medical professionals played key roles in the conspiracy
The NIA filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused in the 2025 Red Fort car bomb blast case that killed 11 people in Delhi. The accused are linked to AQIS and AGuH, with investigators detailing a large terror conspiracy involving radicalisation, explosives and weapons
Andhra Pradesh Police arrested 12 suspects in a multi-state operation over alleged terror links to AQIS and ISIS. Three from Vijayawada were accused of radicalisation, coordinating with foreign handlers, and expanding extremist networks through social media
Sayeeda Begum was detained in Chanchalguda by Andhra Pradesh Police over alleged AQIS-linked anti-national activities. The operation followed arrests of other accused tied to a foreign handler, with support from Hyderabad police teams
