New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 31 -- Central agencies probing the car blast near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10 last year have uncovered a far more expansive terror conspiracy than initially believed.

Investigators say the module behind the explosion had also planned coordinated attacks on outlets of a well-known global coffee chain in Delhi and other metropolitan cities, aiming to generate maximum political and psychological impact.

According to officials familiar with the investigation, the accused viewed the international brand as symbolically linked to Jewish influence, citing its leadership history during a phase of global expansion.

The revelations emerged during sustained interrogation of eight accused, including three medical profession...