Congress's DK Shivakumar Walks Out of Tihar Jail Hours After Getting Bail

Congress leader DK Shivakumar walked out of Tihar Jail on Wednesday evening, hours after being granted bail by the Delhi High Court on a Rs. 25-lakh bond. However, the politician -- who faces allegations of money laundering -- cannot leave the country, the court has ruled. "The Delhi High Court has granted me bail. I thank all those who have stood solidly behind me in this time of crisis. I am back," news agency ANI quoted Mr Shivakumar as saying after his release.