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www.desitalkchicago.com – that’s all you need to know 6 NATIONAL AFFAIRS May 1, 2026 India’s Chief Of Army Staff General Dwivedi Inducted Into US Army War College International Hall Of Fame C hief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday (local time) was inducted into the International Hall of Fame, becoming the third Indian Army Chief to receive this honour. General Dwivedi is the third Indian Army Chief to receive this honor. In a post on X, the Indian Army said, “General Up- endra Dwivedi, COAS, visited the ArmyWar College (AWC), Carlisle Barracks, USA, where he was inducted into the International Hall of Fame – the third Indian Army Chief to receive this honour, after General V K Singh and General Bikram Singh. The COAS addressed the faculty and international student officers on leader- ship, professional military education and evolving security dynamics.” “A USAWC Distinguished Fellow himself, General Upendra Dwivedi is an alumnus of the prestigious college and toured key facilities and participated in academic engagements, including panel discussions, reviewing advanced study projects of the scholars program and interacting with distinguished members of the institution,” the Indian Army added. Earlier on April 21, General Dwivedi was accorded a Guard of Honour at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, during his ongoing visit to United States Army Pacific. In a post on X, the Indian Army said, “General Up- endra Dwivedi, COAS, was accorded a Guard of Hon- our at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, during his ongoing visit to United States Army Pacific. He held discussions with General Ronald P. Clark Commanding General US Army, Pacific, and other senior leaders, focusing on strengthening India-US Defence Cooperation and advancing a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.” “COAS General Dwivedi also undertook an aerial tour of Oahu island, gaining insights into the training ecosystem and multi-domain operational readiness,” it added. Indian ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mo- han Kwatra, on Tuesday (local time) hosted Dwivedi at India House, ahead of the Army chief’s upcoming engagements inWashington DC. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in the United States said, “Ambassador hosted COAS General Upendra Dwivedi, at India House today, ahead of his upcoming engagements inWashington DC.” The visit, according to the embassy, “continues the high-level military-to-military exchanges between India and the US.” -ANI India’s Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi. PHOTO X.COM @ADGPI T he Embassy of India hosted a Spe- cial Exhibition on the Human Cost of Terrorism at the Cannon Caucus Room, Cannon House Office Build- ing, on April 22, 2026. The exhibition marked the first an- niversary of the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in India, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians “in a tragedy whose impact con- tinues to be felt,” a press release from the Embassy said. Interactive displays, videos, and personal testimonials at the exhibition highlighted the “profound and far-reach- ing impact” of terrorism on individuals, families, and communities worldwide. “It served as a tribute to the victims and their loved ones, and as a call to action for the global community to renew our collective resolve to eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” the Embassy said. This exhibition was among the largest events hosted by the Embassy on Capitol Hill. It was attended by 19 Members of the US Congress from across the political spectrum and more than 60 Congres- sional offices. Attendees represented key committees including the House Foreign Affairs, Intelligence, Armed Services, Judi- ciary, and Homeland Security. Senior officials from the U.S. Adminis- tration, members of the Indian diaspora, students, media representatives, and think tanks were also present. In his remarks, Ambassador Kwatra reaffirmed India’s steadfast commitment to combating terrorism and reiterated the message of Prime Minister Narendra Modi: “India will never bow to any form of terror.” Members of Congress expressed strong solidarity and emphasized their com- mitment to strengthening the India–U.S. partnership in counterterrorism efforts, the press release said. By a StaffWriter Indian Embassy Hosts ‘Human Cost Of Terrorism’ Exhibition On Capitol Hill PHOTOS:COURTESY INDIAN EMBASSY Guests attending the exhibition on terrorism hosted by the Indian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra addressing the gathering at the exhibition on terrorism in Washington, D.C. April 22, 2026. Seen at left, Congressmen Ro Khann of California and Shri Thanedar of Michigan.