Giorgio Armani, Legendary Italian Fashion Icon, Dies at 91 Milan, September 4, 2025 — Giorgio Armani, the pioneering force behind modern elegance and creator of a global fashion empire, passed away peacefully at his home in Milan at the age of 91, the Armani Group announced today. Known affectionately as “Re Giorgio,” Armani revolutionized fashion with his groundbreaking unstructured tailoring and minimalist aesthetic—ushering in an era of relaxed elegance across boardrooms and red carpets alike. He founded his eponymous fashion house in 1975, launching first with menswear and expanding into womenswear, fragrances, accessories, decor, and luxury hospitality. Under his leadership, the brand grew to generate annual revenues of approximately €2.3 billion (~$2.7 billion) and established itself as a rare independent powerhouse in the luxury world. The Armani Group stated: "With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani." He died surrounded by loved ones and remained "indefatigable to the end" Though Giorgio Armani has left this world, his vision of timeless elegance will continue to walk every runway, red carpet, and boardroom for generations to come. #GiorgioArmani #Armani #FashionIcon #TheLegend
Preparing For JEE? Check Out Top Engineering Colleges You Should Aim For In 2025 NIRF Rankings 2025: IIT Hyderabad takes down IIT Guwahati for its seventh position. Top Engineering Colleges 2025: Engineering, one of the most widely chosen disciplines, requires students to study at colleges or universities that invest heavily in student growth, provide qualified faculty, and have professors with Ph.D. degrees - reflecting their expertise and experience. These institutions also produce a high number of Ph.D. graduates every year. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), launched by the Ministry of Education, reveals the top-performing colleges and their rankings across several fields such as Engineering, Medicine, Law, and more, based on these factors and others. The NIRF Rankings 2025 were released today, and IIT Madras has secured the top position in both Engineering and Overall categories with a score of 88.72 (Engineering). Here is the list of Top 20 Engineering Colleges In 2025 According To NIRF: Rank Name Score State 1 Indian Institute of Technology Madras 88.72 Tamil Nadu 2 Indian Institute of Technology Delhi 85.74 Delhi 3 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay 83.65 Maharashtra 4 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur 81.82 Uttar Pradesh 5 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur 78.69 West Bengal 6 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee 75.44 Uttarakhand 7 Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad 72.31 Telangana 8 Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati 72.24 Assam 9 National Institute of Techno
Chief Minister of Gujarat meets PM 04 Sep, 2025 The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel met Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today in New Delhi
In a significant step toward simplifying India’s indirect tax regime, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a streamlined two-tier rate structure comprising 5% and 18% tax slabs. The decision was announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman following the 53rd meeting of the GST Council held in New Delhi on Wednesday. “We've reduced the slabs,” Sitharaman said while briefing the media. “This is part of our ongoing effort to make GST more efficient, transparent, and taxpayer-friendly. The move will reduce complexity and improve compliance.” The new structure replaces the earlier multi-rate system that included 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% slabs, which had been criticized by economists and businesses alike for its complexity. The Finance Minister indicated that the reform is aimed at rationalizing the tax burden on consumers while also boosting revenue through improved efficiency. The revised rates will be rolled out in a phased manner over the coming months, following consultations with stakeholders across sectors. Analysts say this simplification could help in reducing litigation and confusion around classification of goods and services under different slabs. The Council also discussed measures to further widen the tax base, increase compliance through digital tools, and address sector-specific concerns in light of current economic conditions. More details on the timeline for implementation and specific goods or services affected by the change are expected in an official notifica
