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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |