India, Feb. 18 -- Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday apologised for the chaos on the first day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. To address the concerns and issues, a war room is now operating. Issues can be reported and the organisers will make sure that the summit is more smooth and enjoyable.

"The response is phenomenal. The energy is palpable. We can see the organisation is very smooth now. If anybody has faced any problems yesterday, we apologise for that," Vaishnaw said.

The opening day drew thousands of attendees, including startup founders, global tech representatives, and international delegates. However, heavy footfall led to confusion, long queues, overlapping security checks, and temporary evacuation o...