India lifts 3 decade import ban on Salman Rushdie’s controversial book 'The Satanic Verses'

India’s ban on importing author Salman Rushdie’s book “The Satanic Verses” has been lifted after a court said officials were unable to find the original order.

India Scraps Import Ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’

In 1988, India issued an order forbidding the import of Salman Rushdie’s novel. A Delhi Court has overturned the order, not because of free speech, but because no one could find it.

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Warner's leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia

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World - Yahoo News - November 3

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Man United coach Fletcher hit with 3-game ban

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Health - ABC News - October 30

New Zealand beat India again to romp to historic 3-0 Test series win

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World - The Guardian - November 3

Controversial taunting call sets up go-ahead first-half TD in No. 4 Ohio State's win over No. 3 Penn State

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Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

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