AI summit day 1 chaos: Ashwini Vaishnaw apologises; ‘War room now operating to fix any issues…’

Published on Feb 17, 2026 07:37 pm IST

Chaos and crowding marked Day 1 of the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, prompting Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to apologise for “any issue or inconvenience” faced by attendees. Vaishnaw said a war room has been operating since Day 1 to resolve problems quickly, and that the organising team is working around the clock to make the summit smoother in the coming days. He also cited the massive turnout—reported at over 70,000 attendees—as evidence of strong interest in AI. #AISummit #IndiaAIImpactSummit #NewDelhi #BharatMandapam #AshwiniVaishnaw #AI #TechPolicy #EventManagement #Startups #Exhibition #BreakingNews HT India is your one-stop destination for breaking news, sharp insights and compelling narratives on politics, culture, economy, crime and viral stories. From metropolises to the countryside, we break down the news, debates, and big moments shaping India and what it means for every Indian.

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