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Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army's Corps of Signals

Who is Col. Sofiya Qureshi? Indian Army Colonel who briefed the world on Operation Sindoor

Colonel Qureshi led the official press briefing on Operation Sindoor, a response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Let's take a look at the Indian Army Colonel's life and achievements.

May 7, 2025

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh steer India's Operation Sindoor briefing

As India gave the details of the Operation Sindoor to the world on Wednesday, two women defence officers took centre stage as they addressed the media.

May 7, 2025

PM Modi constantly monitored 'Operation Sindoor' as Indian Army hit 9 targets successfully

In a major military action following the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, the Indian Army successfully executed 'Operation Sindoor', hitting nine high-value terror targets deep inside Pakistan.

May 7, 2025

'Jai Hind' echoes nationwide: Rajnath Singh, Union Ministers, and Oppn leaders salute Indian Army's response to terror

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday hailed the Indian Army for its strong response by hitting targets deep inside Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

May 7, 2025

Trump to impose 25 pc tariffs on EU, claims bloc was 'formed to screw US'

'Hope it ends quickly,' Trump on India-Pakistan escalation

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the Indian strikes on Pakistan were expected and that it's his "hope it ends very quickly."

May 7, 2025

'Justice is served', says Indian Army after hitting 9 sites deep inside Pakistan

The Indian Army on Wednesday said that it has hit nine locations deep inside Pakistan in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.

May 7, 2025

Air Red Siren sound in India: What should you do? Step-by-step guide for tomorrow's mock drill

Here's a step-by-step guide on what to do if you hear an air raid siren in India, including instructions for tomorrow's mock drill.

May 6, 2025

No Live, No Sources: Govt warns media to report responsibly on defence ops

The Government of India has issued a strict advisory directing all media and digital platforms to refrain from live coverage of defence operations to safeguard national security.

Apr 26, 2025

Army Chief arrives in Srinagar amid incidents of gunfire exchange at LoC

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reached Kashmir Friday to take stock of the ground situation and also review the security preparedness, in the aftermath of the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack.

Apr 25, 2025

Indian Army leads nation-building drive to empower remote border villages with 4G, 5G connectivity

Ladakh: Indian Army leads nation-building drive to empower remote border villages with 4G, 5G mobile connectivity

In a groundbreaking move to bridge the digital divide and empower remote border communities, the Indian Army has enabled seamless 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across high-altitude regions of Ladakh, including forward locations in Eastern and Western Ladakh, as well as the Siachen Glacier.

Apr 19, 2025

Need for synergy among armed forces amid evolving nature of warfare: COAS Gen Dwivedi

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, the strategic challenges facing India and the need for jointness and synergy among the armed forces.

Mar 27, 2025

'Indigenous defence': Govt greenlights Rs 54,000 crore purchases of India-made military hardware

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday approved eight proposals worth over Rs 54,000 crore that include the purchase of more powerful engines for the Army's T-90 tanks, anti-submarine torpedoes for the Navy, and Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Aircraft Systems for the Air Force.

Mar 20, 2025

PoK will join India soon; delimitation, ONOE welcome moves: Rajnath Singh

Predicting Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's (PoK) assimilation into India in the near future, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday batted strongly for healthy relations with neighbours like Bangladesh and reflected upon the gains from one nation, one poll and delimitation.

Mar 9, 2025

Indian Navy hails women officers for historic voyage on International Women's Day

The Indian Navy on Saturday lauded two women officers from the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition for their remarkable courage in sailing through the challenging waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant milestone in women's empowerment within the armed forces.

Mar 8, 2025

Jaguar fighter aircraft crashes in Haryana, pilot ejects safely

A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Haryana on Friday but the pilot managed to eject safely, officials said.

Mar 7, 2025

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