Colonel Sofia Qureshi, who was a prominent face during the Operation Sindoor, has been named as a recipient of the Vishisht Seva Medal in the 2026 Republic Day honours list.
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who also represented the Indian armed forces at press briefings during Operation Sindoor, on Friday acknowledged the role of the youth and the internet during the four-day conflict with Pakistan.
The Supreme Court on Monday irked with MP minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for failing to tender a proper apology for his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who had briefed the media about Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.
Legendary actor Anupam Kher recently met Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and called it a moment of honour to present her his book, 'Different But No Less.'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed shock and sadness over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments criticising the TMC-led government's actions during the recent Murshidabad violence.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its interim order on stay on BJP minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's arrest for his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who had briefed the media about Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.
In a press conference held in Bhopal, Congress leaders Arun Yadav, former Union Minister, and Arif Masood, Congress MLA, demanded action against Minister Vijay Shah for his comment on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, citing the BJP's inaction on the matter.
This development comes after the Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh government to form an SIT, comprising three IPS officers, including a lady officer, while coming down heavily on Shah for his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, referring to her as "sister of terrorists".
On Monday, the Supreme Court slammed MP Minister Shah for his remarks against Army officer Colonel Qureshi, saying that the Court was not ready to accept the minister's apology.
The Supreme Court on Friday slammed BJP minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who had briefed the media about Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, and ordered constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of three IPS officers to probe the matter.<