Melania Trump wears 'I really don't care' coat on migrant visit
Washington, June 22 : US First Lady Melania Trump has been criticised for the choice of her coat worn on a trip to a migrant child detention centre in Texas.
Melania Trump was spotted in the coat, which featured graffiti writing on the back with the words "I really don't care do u?", as she boarded a plane, BBC reported on Thursday.
Her spokeswoman said "there was no hidden message" in the former fashion model's sartorial choice.
The $39 jacket from Zara has caused an uproar on social media.
US President Donald Trump later tweeted that his wife's coat "refers to the Fake News Media". Twitter users were quick to criticise the first lady's jacket faux pas and the not-so-hidden message.
One user made the point the jacket would likely have been received far better online, had it been worn on any other occasion.
Hours after the photo of her departure outfit went viral, she again donned the jacket to disembark the plane at an Air Force base outside Washington.
She ignored question from reporters as she entered the presidential motorcade.
Melania Trump's spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham lambasted US media on Twitter for focusing on her fashion choice.
Trump was not seen wearing the coat when she first arrived in Texas, but had it on again when she returned to Washington.
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Modi urges industry to ramp up investment, prioritise research to scale up manufacturing
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged industry leaders to step up investments, embrace emerging technologies and prioritise research to help India Inc fully leverage the vast opportunities offered by free trade agreements with various nations.
"The days of cutting corners in research are over. We must now make substantial investments in research and development and ensure that our products meet global quality standards. Now we have got opportunities to move forward, so we should have only one mantra - Quality, Quality, Quality," he said while addressing a second webinar on Budget 2026-27.
Stressing that India has entered into free trade agreements with numerous countries, he said, these agreements have opened up a wide range of opportunities for the country.
"In such a situation, he said, "our responsibility is that we should never compromise on quality."
Today, the world is seeking reliable and resilient manufacturing partners, he said, adding that India has a strong opportunity to fulfil this role.
"Our direction is clear. Our resolve is clear. Build more, produce more, connect more, and now the need is to export more," he said.
Pointing out that a significant transformation is currently underway in the global economy, he said that markets are no longer focused solely on cost; sustainability has become an equally important consideration.
"The Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Mission is a key initiative driving this shift. Incorporating sustainability into core business strategies is now essential. Industries that invest early in clean technologies will gain better access to emerging markets in the years ahead," he said.
Highlighting the importance of infrastructure and logistics, he said, they serve as fundamental pillars of our growth strategy.
This year's budget proposes a record level of capital expenditure to support these priorities, he said.
As India emerges as a beacon of hope for the world thanks to its robust economy, and as global supply chains undergo transformation, the prime minister said, rapid economic development has become the cornerstone for realising the vision of Viksit Bharat.
