India puts Big Tech in the crosshairs

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Indian minister promises new rules to rein in Big Tech

BENGALURU -- India plans to draw up fresh rules for technology giants operating in the country, a minister told Nikkei Asia, as the government tightens oversight of one of the world's largest digital markets.

The remarks follow recent reports that Uber, once the poster child of Silicon Valley startups, broke laws in India and other countries during its aggressive global expansion. Read more.

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