Jailed Indian political cartoonist released on bailSeptember 12, 2012 - 17:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A political cartoonist who was jailed on sedition charges for drawings that mocked corruption in the Indian government has been released on bail, The Associated Press reports. Aseem Trivedi walked out of Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail on Wednesday, Sept 12, after the local high court said there was no need for him to be held in prison. Trivedi had earlier refused bail until all charges against him were dropped, but the local government has promised to review the charges. He was arrested Sunday based on a political activist's complaint that his cartoons insulted the country. The arrest highlighted the government's increased sensitivity to criticism. His cartoons mocked alleged rampant corruption among Indian politicians and were displayed at a Mumbai protest in December by anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |