Rushdie's U.S. publisher, Penguin Random House, issued a statement Friday called the ruling a “significant new development” and adding that it was "thinking through next steps.” The author’s publisher in India, Penguin Random House India, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
India's ban on Salman Rushdie novel 'The Satanic Verses' may end -- thanks to missing paperwork
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Publishing giant Penguin Random House has announced the launch of the Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group — described as "a new standalone entity that builds on its esteemed evangelical Christian publishing program."
Inside the Beltway: Election Day is Tuesday but winner might not be known Tuesday
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