New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who came to limelight during India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistani terror outfits last year, has been named by the government a recipient of the Vishisht Seva Medal in the 2026 Republic Day honours list.

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi was responsible for sharing information about day-to-day details of the strikes that were carried out during Operation Sindoor. She used to be accompanied by Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

Colonel Sofiya Quershi is an officer from the Indian Army's Corps of Signals. At just 35, has etched her name into military history with numerous groundbreaking accomplishments.

In March 2016, then Lieutenant Colonel Qureshi made history by be...