The article compares the recruitment and operational strategies of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and the Islamic State (ISIS) in India. AQIS has been using conventional methods for recruitment, training, and indoctrination, and has a presence on the internet and social media for communication and propaganda but avoids using the internet for operational purposes. In contrast, ISIS employs both online and offline methods for recruitment, training, and propaganda, and has been using the internet to coordinate attacks. The article also mentions that Indian companies have been found to supply logistical support to ISIS, according to a report by Conflict Armament Research. The article highlights the different approaches of AQIS and ISIS towards expanding their influence in India and the role of the internet in their strategies.