As per a CNN-News18 report, the Islamist terrorist organisation Al-Qaeda is now prioritising ideological influence over operational attacks, leveraging India’s widespread smartphone penetration, large youth population, and open online discourse as part of a long-term radicalisation strategy. As per a CNN-News18 report, the Islamist terrorist organisation Al-Qaeda is now prioritising ideological influence over operational attacks, leveraging India’s widespread smartphone penetration, large youth population, and open online discourse as part of a long-term radicalisation strategy.