Sonam Wangchuk arrested, India rejects Nato chief's claim on Modi-Putin call, more

This edition of 5 Live features several developing news stories, commencing with the arrest of activist Sonam Wangchuk in Ladakh under the National Security Act. Wangchuk faces allegations of instigating rioting during statehood protests. The Ministry of Home Affairs has cancelled his NGO SECMOL's FCRA license due to alleged misuse of foreign funds and legal violations. The programme also covers the ongoing case of Swami Chaitanyanand in Delhi. He is accused of sexual abuse by at least 17 female students, with additional complaints of financial irregularities. Allegations against him date back to 2016, and a Delhi court rejected his anticipatory bail plea as he remains absconding, prompting scrutiny of the Delhi Police's handling of the case.

And the Ministry of External Affairs refuted claims by the NATO chief regarding a purported conversation between the Indian Prime Minister and the Russian President concerning Ukraine, labelling the statement as "factually incorrect and entirely baseless." Furthermore, the broadcast details new 100% tariffs on patented pharmaceutical imports announced by the United States, effective October 1st, and their potential impact on Indian pharma companies. A segment also explores the science of fasting and the nutritional value of traditional foods like sabudana and samak chawal.