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Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469–1539) was the founder of Sikhism and the first Sikh Guru. Born in Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan), he taught equality, honesty, and kindness. Through his travels, he spread the message of unity and service to humanity. He established Langar to promote equality and founded Kartarpur before he died in 1539. His ideas continue to inspire people worldwide, making him one of India’s greatest teachers and reformers.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469–1539) was the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikhism. He was born in Talwandi, now known as Nankana Sahib, in Pakistan. From a young age, Guru Nanak showed deep curiosity about life, equality, and truth. Instead of following traditional norms, he focused on promoting fairness, compassion, and respect for all people. He believed that everyone is equal, regardless of caste, religion, or gender. His teachings encouraged people to live honestly, work hard, and share with others.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji travelled widely across India and other regions to spread his ideas of peace and social harmony. His message was simple but powerful—live truthfully and serve humanity. In this article, we’ll take a look at his early life, major teachings, journeys, and how his thoughts have shaped society and continue to inspire millions today.
Who Was Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469–1539) was the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikhism. He was born in Talwandi, now known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan. From a young age, he showed great interest in learning and thinking deeply about life and society.
His ideas were simple yet powerful. He believed that all humans are equal and that one should live honestly, help others, and do good deeds. He travelled widely to spread his message of truth, equality, and kindness.
Early Life and Background
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on 15 April 1469 into a Hindu family of the Bedi clan. His father, Mehta Kalu, was a village accountant, and his mother’s name was Mata Tripta. From childhood, Nanak was curious and thoughtful. He often questioned traditions and customs that divided people. He received an education in languages and religious texts, which helped shape his understanding of society.
As he grew older, he worked briefly as a storekeeper but soon devoted his life to teaching and travel. He married Mata Sulakhni and had two sons. His travels, known as “Udasis”, took him across India and beyond—to Tibet, Arabia, and Persia—where he met people of different faiths and backgrounds to share his ideas of peace and equality.
Historical Context
During the 15th century, India was under the rule of various regional powers and the Mughal Empire. Society was divided by caste, religion, and social inequality. People faced discrimination based on birth and occupation.
Religious practices had become rigid, with greater emphasis on rituals than on moral values. Guru Nanak Dev Ji lived in this period of division and conflict. He noticed the growing gap between the rich and the poor, as well as between different religious groups.
His teachings questioned society’s unfair customs. Instead of promoting one religion over another, he encouraged people to live honestly, with humility, and with respect for all. In this way, his thoughts were not only spiritual but also deeply social and reformative for that era.
Major Teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings were simple and practical. He believed in three main principles — Kirat Karni (earn an honest living), Vand Chakna (share with others), and Naam Japna (remember and act truthfully).
He rejected the idea of caste and said that all humans are equal in the eyes of God. He taught that helping others and living a truthful life are more important than performing rituals. He encouraged people to work hard, be kind, and support one another.
He also promoted women’s equality and opposed social injustice. These values became the foundation of Sikhism and continue to guide millions even today. His message focused on creating a fair society based on compassion, honesty, and equality.
Establishment of Sikhism
Guru Nanak Dev Ji laid the foundation for Sikhism, a religion based on equality, service, and community life. He gathered followers and formed communities called Sangat (a group of people who learn together) and Langar (a community kitchen). In Langar, everyone—regardless of caste, religion, or wealth—could sit together and share a meal.
This simple practice symbolised unity and equality. His teachings were later compiled by his successors into the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs. He did not aim to create a new religion but to promote a better way of living where truth and goodness come first. Sikhism grew over time under the guidance of the successive nine Gurus, all of whom followed the same human values that Guru Nanak first shared.
Legacy and Influence
Guru Nanak Dev Ji passed away in 1539 in Kartarpur, a town he founded near the Ravi River. His legacy continues to inspire people across the world. His teachings laid the foundation for Sikhism, which today has millions of followers. The message of equality, service, and unity is still relevant in modern society.
His life is celebrated every year as Guru Nanak Jayanti, which marks his birth anniversary. Schools, universities, and cultural programs across India and abroad teach about his values and their importance.
Beyond religion, Guru Nanak Dev Ji is remembered as a reformer and philosopher who believed in justice, peace, and respect for all human beings. His ideas continue to motivate people to live a moral and meaningful life.
Conclusion
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was not only a religious leader but also a great thinker and social reformer. His life and teachings focused on honesty, equality, and kindness—values that remain important even today. He encouraged people to look beyond divisions of caste and religion and to build a just and caring society. His influence shaped Sikhism and inspired future generations to live by truth and service.
In modern times, his thoughts continue to guide individuals toward a better, more equal world. Remembering Guru Nanak Dev Ji is not just about faith—it is also about learning to live responsibly, truthfully, and with compassion for all.
Not opposed to new structure: IAF Chief on theaterisation move
Says any decision to create a new structure to deepen synergy between the three forces will be taken in the national interest
Any decision to create a new structure to deepen synergy between the three armed forces will be taken in the national interest, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Tuesday said, adding that deliberations on the proposal are underway. He was referring to the proposed creation of “theatre commands” — also called “theaterisation” in military jargon.
Singh said he supported a joint structure that could include the three services, paramilitary forces and certain civilian entities to handle issues such as the use of drones. He denied that the IAF is opposed to the initiative but urged that reforms be taken forward only after careful discussion and analysis.
“I am not saying that we do not need another structure. We may need another joint structure. But my way of looking at it is, let’s not go by some structures that exist somewhere else and say this will fit us,” he told the India Defence Conclave hosted by a media house.
Asked whether the IAF opposed theatre commands, especially after Operation Sindoor, Singh said the focus should be on assessing current capabilities and performance: “Let’s look at what we have today — where did we falter, or did we falter. If we did not, then what did we do good. Let’s make it a more formalised way.”
Drones cannot win wars: IAF Chief
Drones cannot actually win you wars. They can aid, they can create confusion. If you want to finally hit a place, decimate a place deep inside enemy territory, you need weapons that will carry a punch. A drone cannot do that as of now. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
Two months earlier at the Army War College, Mhow, the IAF Chief had argued for a joint planning and coordination centre in New Delhi: “We plan centrally and execution of tasks is de-centralised,” he said. At Tuesday’s event he described Operation Sindoor as a reflection of tri-services synergy, with all three services operating as a team.
Singh expressed confidence that any reform would follow a “nation comes first” approach. “Whatever decision is finally taken will be for the good of the nation,” he said.
Theatre commands involve creating geographically defined areas of operation under a single military commander who controls all war-fighting assets — aircraft, helicopters, guns, tanks, equipment and manpower — to integrate Army, Navy and Air Force capabilities. At present, the three services operate separate commands.
Also speaking at the conclave, Navy Chief Admiral DK Tripathi said semiconductors can be as decisive as submarines, and secure data links matter as much as secure sea lanes.
No impact of confession before incompetent authority if conviction based on evidence before court martial: HC
Recording of a pre‑trial confession by an incompetent authority will not impact the findings of a General court martial (GCM) if the conviction is based on evidence produced during the trial, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled.
The high court agreed with the judgement of the Chandigarh Bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) that had, in 2020, upheld the sentence of dismissal from service and life imprisonment awarded by a GCM to a soldier who had shot dead two colleagues in Doda with his service weapon way back in 2007.
A complaint over the incident had been lodged by the Army authorities with the local police at Bhaderwah, following which a case was registered under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Army Act, and the accused soldier was produced before a magistrate in Bhaderwah, who recorded a pre-trial confession under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
The Magistrate referred the matter to the Army authorities under Section 125 of the Army Act and he was charged under Sector 69 of the Army Act for committing a civil offence, read with Section 302 of the Ranbir Penal Code for murder.
The soldier had challenged his conviction on the grounds that a sub-divisional magistrate is not the competent authority to record a pre-trial confession under Section 164 and this confession was one of the reasons for the GCM convicting him.
“The recording of a confession by an incompetent authority will not make much difference to the ultimate findings recorded by the General Court Martial or the punishment imposed upon the petitioner, since conviction is based on the total evidence brought on record and not solely upon the confession of the petitioner,” a Division Bench comprising Justice Harsimran Singh Sethi and Justice Amarinder Singh Grewal said in their order a few days ago.
During the court arguments, it was brought out that there were 21 witnesses whose statements were brought on record to prove the allegations alleged against the accused soldier.
“Once enough evidence has been brought on record to prove the allegation against the petitioner that he had murdered two colleagues — which fact has been taken into consideration by the General Court Martial while recording the finding of guilt — then the dispute about the confessional statement, even if it is not taken into consideration, there is enough evidence on record to prove the allegation of murder of his two colleagues alleged against the petitioner,” the Bench ruled.
Army’s new course trains soldiers for sub-conventional warfare
The Army had also launched a tri-services ‘Future Warfare Cours
As asymmetric warfare and sub-conventional operations throw up increasing challenges in a multi-domain environment, the Indian Army has instituted a new ‘Unconventional Warfare Course’ to empower its rank and file in the tactics of combating covet operators, saboteurs and terrorists.
The inaugural course concluded at the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School in Mizoram on November 2, Shimla-based Army Training Command (ARTRAC), which is responsible for all training across all hierarchical levels in the Army, said on Monday.
“In continuation with the #IndianArmy’s resolve to be prepared to respond to any act of terror, the course trains small teams for rapid and effective response to complex situations stemming during Unconventional Warfare within the Conventional Domain,” ARTRAC said.
“The course nurtures tactical agility, adaptive strategies and leadership development for modern conflict environments,” the Command added.
In line with meeting the requirements in the years ahead, the Army had also launched a tri-services ‘Future Warfare Course’, last year which focuses on the evolving operational, administrative and logistics dynamics in emerging domains like artificial intelligence, electromagnetic spectrum, cyber and space.
The CIJWS, Indian Army’s primary training institution for tactical aspects of unconventional warfare, was in 1970, and specialises in the tactical aspects of counter-insurgency, jungle warfare and guerrilla warfare.
With its motto, “Fight the Guerrilla Like a Guerrilla,” it trains officers and troops in advanced techniques of survival, surveillance, covert operations, ambush, counter-ambush, handling improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and psychological aspects.
The courses run by CIJWS generally are of 2–4 weeks duration involving intensive, scenario-based drills, sand model simulations, live firing exercises, and ethical indoctrination to minimise collateral damage.
Enriched with the Indian Army’s vast experience of dealing with counter insurgency and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, north-east as well as overseas, the school is internationally acclaimed and also trains soldiers from several friendly foreign countries.
India, Israel ink MoU on military equipment co-production
Pact was signed during the 17th meeting of the Joint Working Group on Defence Cooperation in Tel Aviv
India and Israel on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation aimed at enhancing technology sharing and promoting co-development and co-production in advanced systems.
The MoU was signed during the 17th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation in Tel Aviv, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Maj Gen Amir Baram, Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Defence.
According to India’s Defence Ministry, “The MoU will provide a unified vision and policy direction to deepen the already strong defence cooperation between the two countries.”
The agreement identifies a wide range of areas for collaboration, including strategic dialogues, training, defence and industrial cooperation, science and technology, research and development, innovation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
The JWG reviewed ongoing defence initiatives and noted that both nations have benefited from each other’s strengths. Discussions also covered future technology partnerships, enhancing operational capabilities, and tackling shared security challenges such as terrorism. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to combat the threat collectively.
India and Israel share a long-standing defence partnership rooted in mutual trust and shared security interests. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), during 2020-2024, India was the world’s second-largest arms importer, while Israel ranked as its third-largest supplier, accounting for 13 per cent of India’s total imports. Russia and France were the top two suppliers.
India imports a range of advanced weapon systems from Israel and has collaborated on joint development and “Make in India” projects, involving UAVs, missiles, precision weapons and surveillance systems. The two countries also share intelligence on terrorism and regional threats, particularly related to Pakistan and militant groups in Kashmir, and conduct regular joint exercises such as “Blue Flag” to enhance interoperability and tactical expertise.
Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J&K’s Kishtwar
Forces battling against at least 2 to 3 terrorists, and there is a report of one jawan sustaining injury
A gun battle broke out between terrorists and security forces on Wednesday in Kishtwar district, officials said.
“In an intelligence-based operation, launched in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police early this morning, alert troops of the White Knight Corps established contact with terrorists in the general area of Chhatru,” the White Knight Corps said in a post on X.
“The operation is in progress,” it said.
The forces are battling against at least two to three terrorists, and there was a report of one jawan sustaining a minor injury.
Security forces are continuously monitoring the movement of terrorists in the mountainous district, resulting in multiple encounters in the belt which borders Doda and Udhampur districts.
Kishtwar has seen six encounters in the past seven months as forces continue their hunt for Pakistan-based terrorists hiding in these hills.
On September 21, a group of terrorists was engaged in a gunfight in the Chhatru area.
On September 13, two Army men, one of them a junior commissioned officer, were killed and two more injured in an encounter with terrorists in the Naidgram area of Chhatru.
Violent confrontations took place in Dul and Chhatru belts on August 11 and July 2, but the terrorists managed to escape.
On May 22, a soldier and two terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Singapore area of the Chhatru belt.
On April 12, three terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Kishtwar area, while the army foiled an infiltration bid by terrorists along the LoC in the Akhnoor sector
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Windfall as champs take home Rs 90 crore in winnings
PCA announces Rs 11 lakh each to 2 players
When skipper Harmanpreet Kaur lifted the maiden ICC World Cup trophy on Sunday night, the roar of joy and ecstasy was underlined by a spectacular windfall, led by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which awarded the winning team Rs 51 crore — the highest-ever cash award for women champions.
The BCCI award came with a silver lining, a magnanimous bounty of $4.48 million (approximately Rs 39.64 crore) by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
This too is the biggest-ever cash award offered by the ICC for the tournament. In the previous edition, which was won by Australia, the prize money was $1.32 million (approximately Rs 11.65 crore).
This year’s runners-up (South Africa) received $2.24 million (Rs 19.77 crore) in comparison to last year’s $600,000 (Rs 5.3 crore), while the two losing semifinalists got richer by $1.12 million (approximately Rs 9.89 crore each), up from $3,00,000 (approximately Rs 2.65 crore) in 2022.
Each group stage pocketed $34,314 (Rs 30.29 lakh). The teams finishing fifth and sixth took home $7,00,000 (approximately Rs 62 lakh each) and those in the seventh and eighth spot earned $2,80,000 (approximately Rs 24.72 lakh). Each participating team got $250,000 (approximately Rs 22 lakh).
The respective states, which the players represent, will now announce cash prizes for these players. Many cricketers are also expected to get government jobs in their states. The state cricket associations from where these players play are also likely to announce cash rewards for each player.
Besides the official offerings for these players, leading private companies are also planning to announce cash rewards or expensive gifts or vehicles to the cricketers on the lines of offerings made to Olympic medallists.
Meanwhile, Surat-based industrialist and Rajya Sabha member Govind Dholakia has announced a reward of diamond jewellery and solar panels for the women cricket team. He wrote a letter to the BCCI vice-president, Rajeev Shukla, expressing his desire to present each member of the team with “handcrafted natural diamond jewellery as a token of appreciation for their brilliance and resilience”. He also expressed his wish to give rooftop solar panels for their homes.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) announced a cash reward of Rs 11 lakh each for Harmanpreet Kaur and Amanjot Kaur, and Rs 5 lakh to Indian fielding coach Munish Bali for India’s historic win.
The PCA will soon organise a special felicitation ceremony to honour these three outstanding representatives from Punjab.
“The World Cup victory is a moment of immense pride for the entire nation, and we at the PCA are delighted that key members of this historic achievement hail from Punjab. Their dedication and performance have brought great glory to our state and to Indian cricket,” said Amarjit Singh Mehta, president of the PCA.
Punjab to give Rs 1.5 crore each to state players
The Punjab Government, which was the first to announce prize money for the state hockey players who were part of the 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medallist team, is expected to make an announcement for awarding the state players in the Women’s World Cup winning squad on Tuesday. Sources said the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann would interact with them via video-conferencing on Tuesday and each of these players would get a prize money of Rs 1.50 crore.
The Haryana Government, which is famous for awarding winners with hefty prizes, has also called a meeting on Tuesday to decide on awarding a state player who was part of this historic feat, said sources.
Last year, after Rohit Sharma’s team clinched the T20 World Cup, the BCCI had announced a massive Rs 125 crore bonus for the entire squad. A similar announcement was expected for the women’s team, but the board announced Rs 51 crore.
Pakistan secretly testing nukes, claims Trump
Says trials deep underground to evade detection
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Pakistan has been secretly “testing nuclear weapons”, alongside Russia, China and North Korea, the comments coming as Washington itself considers resuming nuclear testing after more than three decades.
In an interview to an American news channel, Trump said several countries were covertly conducting nuclear tests while the US had “stopped testing”, calling the situation “unacceptable” and confirming that he had directed the Pentagon to prepare for possible nuclear tests.
“Russia’s testing and China’s testing, but they don’t talk about it. We are an open society. We talk about it because otherwise you people are going to report. They don’t have reporters writing about it,” Trump said, naming Pakistan among the nations allegedly testing weapons way underground where people don’t know exactly what’s happening.
“They test, and we don’t test. We have to test…. Certainly, North Korea has been testing. Pakistan has been testing. But they don’t go and tell you about it,” he said.
Trump’s comments are expected to cause ripples in diplomatic and security circles, particularly as Pakistan’s nuclear activity has long been under international scrutiny. Islamabad has not officially conducted a nuclear test since May 1998, when it carried out six detonations in response to India’s Pokhran-II tests.
As of Monday evening, India had not issued any official response to Trump’s claims.
Reacting sharply to Trump’s broader assertions, China dismissed the allegations, saying it had been adhering to a nuclear testing moratorium and a “no first use” policy. “We stand ready to work with all parties to uphold the authority of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty and safeguard the international nuclear disarmament regime,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in Beijing.
“It’s hoped that the US will earnestly abide by its obligations and commitment to a moratorium on nuclear testing and take concrete actions to uphold global strategic stability,” she added. Trump, who was further pressed by the interviewer on why the US should resume testing when it already possessed the world’s largest nuclear arsenal, said, “Well, because you have to see how they work… You make nuclear weapons and then you don’t test? How are you going to know if they work?”
The US President insisted that nuclear testing was essential for maintaining deterrence and claimed he had discussed “denuclearisation” with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Strategic analysts say the US President’s claim, particularly about Pakistan, could prompt calls for clarification from the State Department and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), given the absence of verifiable evidence of any recent Pakistani nuclear tests.
If confirmed, Trump’s push to restart US nuclear testing would mark a major shift in American nuclear posture and could set off a new global arms race, undermining decades of disarmament efforts and reigniting tensions among nuclear-armed powers.
Meanwhile, the US President, in the same interview, yet again reiterated his claim of stopping the war between India and Pakistan through trade and tariff pressure. “India was going to have a nuclear war with Pakistan…. If Donald Trump didn’t get involved, many millions of people would have been dead. It was a bad war. Planes were shot down all over the place. I told both of them [India & Pakistan PMs], if you guys don’t stop you will not do any business with the US,” Trump said.
