# Ministry of Electronics and IT

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-17T14:00:00Z**: Ministerial Apology — Ashwini Vaishnaw addresses the media, apologizing for the chaos and promising a smoother Day 2.
- **2026-02-17T12:00:00Z**: Emergency Evacuations — Security personnel initiate partial evacuations to manage dangerous overcrowding levels.
- **2026-02-17T10:30:00Z**: Connectivity Breakdown — Reports emerge of total Wi-Fi and cellular data failure inside the main halls.
- **2026-02-17T08:00:00Z**: Summit Doors Open — Attendees begin arriving at Bharat Mandapam; queues quickly extend beyond venue perimeters.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### India AI Summit Chaos: 70,000 Attendees Spark Infrastructure Crisis
2026-02-19 07:53:50 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 4

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw issued a formal apology after the opening day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 was marred by overcrowding and connectivity failures. Despite the logistical breakdown, officials pointed to the record turnout of 70,000 as evidence of India's surging dominance in the global AI landscape.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/india-ai-summit-2026-logistics-crisis-vaishnaw-apology

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