An user recently shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) stating that Google’s Gemini 3.0 Pro is better than “any of ChatGPT models”. The post shared by Joseph Carlson, host of business podcast The Joseph Carlson Show has more than 83K views so far. Among others, it caught the attention of Google AI CEO Demis Hassabis who reposted it. In the post, Carlson states that he holds a premium ChatGPT account with verified top 1% ChatGPT stats for 2025 and also has access to Gemini Pro. Being a heavy AI user, Carlson asserts Gemini 3.0 Pro surpasses all ChatGPT models in reasoning, logical soundness, explanatory depth, and access to recent data, based on his intensive daily workflows like business analysis and idea validation.“I was literally a top 1% user of ChatGPT in 2025 and have a premium account. I also have Gemini Pro and I could guarantee you that I am a top 1% user of Gemini as well (I probably use it more than ChatGPT),” Jason Carlson writes in the post.

“I can confidently say, without a doubt, Gemini 3.0 pro is better than any of ChatGPT models. In my opinion, they’re not even close. The reasoning, soundness of logic, explanations, how recent the data is, all of it, is just better,” he added.

Google leaves ChatGPT ‘behind’ in AI market share: Report

Interestingly, Carlson’s remarks resonate with a recent report by Menlo Venture which revealed that OpenAI seems to have lost significant market share in the lucrative market for enterprise customers, falling to 27%. Google’s Gemini, on the other hand, has risen to 21% and rival startup Anthropic leads at 40%. Incidentally, the ChatGPT-maker disputes the figures from Menlo, noting that the venture capital company is an investor in Anthropic.Data from Similarweb reveals that in the last 12 months, Google’s Gemini has reportedly more than tripled its share of generative AI web traffic, climbing from a modest 5.4% to 18.2%. ChatGPT, once commanding an 87.2% share has slid to 68% – a staggering 19% drop.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are all set to tie the knot this year but it seems, the high profile couple are worried about something more important.While there have been some threats to Taylor Swift’s security over the last few months, it seems the wedding has brought some negative attention.

Taylor Swift’s team stays concerned about her safety ahead of her wedding to Travis Kelce

A few weeks ago, as per Radar Online, a source revealed that Taylor Swift’s security team is worried about her as she has reportedly become a target.A source said, “Taylor is in love and living openly, but her security team is on edge. The value of what she wears could tempt professionals who plan months in advance.”As per Radar Online, a second source added, “A wedding for someone like Taylor Swift is a dream scenario for thieves; high-profile guests, expensive gifts, staff turnover, and everyone distracted, plus the millions of dollars of jewelry she will be wearing.”The source added, “Without airtight protocols, it’s chaos waiting to happen and she will potentially be a sitting duck for a heist.”The source continued, “It’s not about whether she’s careless…It’s that her life is public property – her every move is charted. Criminals don’t need to guess where she’ll be on any given night.”However, neither Taylor Swift nor Travis Kelce has responded to these speculations yet as they maintain a low profile after the star player’s poor run on the field this season.

Taylor Swift maintained a low profile as she cheered on Travis Kelce

A few months ago, as per reports, Taylor Swift spent a large amount of money to upgrade her security as she also skipped many of Travis Kelce’s games this season.Unlike the previous seasons, Taylor Swift mostly stayed in her private suite along with her family and close friends as she cheered on Travis Kelce.It seems Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are pretty focused on upgrading their safety and maintaining a low profile, months ahead of their lavish wedding.While both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have stayed tight lipped about their wedding, many reports hint that they might be getting married in Italy.Also Read: “She feels exposed”: Taylor Swift reportedly shaken and uncomfortable by Travis Kelce’s controversial confession ahead of their wedding

The fourth day of the fifth Ashes 2025-26 Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed a stunning shift in momentum as England’s young sensation Jacob Bethell rose to the occasion with a career-defining performance. Faced with a daunting first-innings deficit and the looming threat of a series whitewash, England relied heavily on the resilience of their top order to navigate a treacherous path against a relentless Australian bowling attack. While the visitors appeared to be cruising toward a position of dominance, the introduction of Beau Webster turned the match on its head, as his clinical triple strike reminded everyone of Australia’s ability to strike from nowhere.

Jacob Bethell’s maiden ton as the future of England arrives 

Bethell etched his name into Ashes folklore with a magnificent maiden Test century that single-handedly kept England’s hopes alive at the SCG. Entering the fray at No. 3 after Mitchell Starc dismissed Zak Crawley in the very first over, the 22-year-old left-hander faced an immense 183-run first-innings deficit with the poise of a veteran. He weathered a brutal opening spell and tempered his natural aggression to anchor a vital recovery, first with Ben Duckett and later during a more fluid partnership with Harry Brook.

Bethell’s innings was a masterclass in concentration; he focused on blunting Scott Boland’s relentless accuracy while pouncing on anything wide from Michael Neser. He reached his fifty off 87 balls and didn’t let the pressure of losing Joe Root cheaply disrupt his rhythm. By the time he reached his century in the final session, his first-ever in red-ball cricket, the emotional scenes in the stands mirrored the significance of the moment for English cricket. He became one of the youngest England centurions on Australian soil, joining an elite list that includes Ben Stokes and Alastair Cook.

His footwork against the spin of Webster was particularly impressive, using his reach to negate the bounce and turn. Even as wickets tumbled at the other end during a chaotic evening session, Bethell remained the immovable object, finishing the day unbeaten on 142. His resilience ensured England not only wiped out the massive lead but moved into a position to set a challenging target for the hosts. It was a career-defining knock that silenced critics and solidified his place in the top order. Without his defiance, the fifth Test would likely have been over before sunset on Day 4, but instead, he has given his side a fighting chance to end the tour with a victory.

Beau Webster’s triple strike ignites Australia

Just as England looked set to dominate the day, Webster produced a clinical three-wicket burst that dragged Australia right back into the contest. Utilizing his immense height to find awkward bounce from the SCG surface, the all-rounder broke a century stand by trapping Harry Brook LBW for 42. He didn’t stop there, removing Will Jacks for a duck in the same over after the batter gifted a catch to the covers. His crowning moment came when he induced a faint edge from a struggling Stokes, who was caught sharply by Steve Smith in the slips. These three wickets in quick succession triggered a familiar English collapse and halted the momentum Bethell had worked so hard to build. Webster’s impact was the decisive blow that ensured Australia ended the day with their noses still slightly in front.

England finished the day at 302/8, holding a lead of 119 runs with two wickets remaining and the valiant Bethell still at the crease. While Bethell’s heroics provided the backbone of the innings, Webster’s triple strike ensured the match remains on a knife-edge heading into the final day. Australia will be confident of wrapping up the tail early on Day 5, but they must now contend with a chase on a wearing pitch that has shown signs of unpredictable turn and bounce.

Also READ: Ashes 2025-26: Stuart Broad reveals the ‘truth’ behind verbal altercation between Ben Stokes and Marnus Labuschagne

Here’s how fans reacted:

Great Test batters like Root struggled for years to score even a single century in Australia but it took Jacob Bethell just one series

Star boy for a reason ❤️ pic.twitter.com/nD0ZAp7bPE

— Kevin (@imkevin149) January 7, 2026

A star has been born here at the SCG .. The tempo / Technique and class of Jacob Bethel today is the blue print for Englands future Test batters .. #Ashes

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 7, 2026

Not a poor day for England tbf! Scrap for another 50/60 tomorrow….

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) January 7, 2026

Bethell. Brilliant. Delighted. Nuff said!

— David Gower (@David215Gower) January 7, 2026

With the flick of the wrists and the raise of the bat, a star is born.

The calmest man in Sydney, 22-year-old Jacob Bethell with a brilliant century.#BBCCricket #Ashes pic.twitter.com/hXyDkIUf3M

— Henry Moeran (@henrymoeranBBC) January 7, 2026

England not picking Bethell from the beginning is just comical at this point

— Polly (@PollyPorridge) January 7, 2026

The narrative around Beau Webster in Test cricket needs to go from “has done nothing wrong so far” to “he’s done everything right so far” #Ashes

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) January 6, 2026

Beau Webster currently averages 41 with the bat and 22 with the ball in Tests.#Ashes

— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) January 7, 2026

I said it when he made his Test debut, that this Webster’s batting is more technically correct than most of our Test cricketers …

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) January 6, 2026

England lead by 119 runs at the end of Day 4 in the SCG Test 🙌

– Jacob Bethell is still on the crease at 142* 🏏#Ashes2025 #JacobBethell #SCG #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/PzCy6ilnys

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 7, 2026

Also WATCH: Cameron Green floors Jacob Bethell with a nasty bouncer on Day 4 of SCG Test

Sources said Samajwadi Party MP Mohibbullah Nadvi was present in the area when the incident occurred.

NEW DELHI: Delhi police have arrested five people in connection with a stone-pelting incident that broke out near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in the Turkman Gate area of the capital, where a demolition drive was carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday. Sources said that Samajwadi Party MP Mohibbullah Nadvi was present in the area when the incident occurred. The violence erupted while the MCD was conducting a court-mandated demolition on land adjoining the mosque and a nearby graveyard. At least five police personnel were injured after some people allegedly pelted stones and glass bottles at the force. An FIR has been registered in the matter, and five people have been detained for questioning, police said. Delhi home minister Ashish Sood described the stone pelting as “unfortunate” and warned that violence would not be tolerated.

Demolition drive at Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque near Turkman Gate in Delhi on Wednesday. (Image Credit: Tarun Rawat)

He said some commercial establishments had illegally come up around the mosque and action was being taken in compliance with court directions. “Obstructing or disrupting work being carried out within the framework of law is completely unacceptable,” Sood said. He added that certain “criminal and mischievous elements” resorted to demonstrations and violence, which could not be tolerated, and said individuals involved in the incident had been identified and legal action was being taken against them. So far, five people have been caught in the case, he said. “I want to clearly state that Faiz-e-Elahi mosque is completely safe. The action is limited only to those illegal commercial establishments that fall within the scope of the court’s orders. There is no arbitrariness or mala fide intent on the part of the government in this matter,” Sood stated. The minister also appealed to people not to fall prey to provocation, warning that strict action would be taken against anyone who took the law into their own hands. He urged the public to cooperate with the administration in identifying anti-social elements and maintaining communal harmony. MCD deputy commissioner Vivek Kumar said no damage had been caused to the mosque during the drive. He said the demolition was carried out in compliance with a high court order and that around 36,000 square feet of encroached area was cleared. The cleared area included a diagnostic centre, a marriage hall and two two-storey boundary walls. The demolition continued through the night, he added. Kumar said debris sufficient to fill around 200 to 250 vehicles was still lying at the site and would be removed as part of the ongoing clean-up operation.The operationThe operation began soon after midnight, with about 17 bulldozers, excavators and other heavy machinery deployed at the site. Authorities said the action was meticulously planned, with the area divided into several zones under the supervision of senior officials. Rapid Action Force personnel were positioned at strategic locations, while additional police units were deployed to maintain law and order. Traffic advisories were issued in advance, alerting commuters to possible congestion around Ramlila Maidan and nearby roads. Traffic diversions were also put in place to ensure smooth vehicular movement. Delhi Police said the situation in the Turkman Gate area was under control and reiterated that court orders were being implemented in a professional and sensitive manner, while ensuring the safety of both residents and personnel.(With inputs from agencies)

Silver imports surged sharply in 2025, pointing to its growing strategic importance, amid rising industrial demand, supply constraints and geopolitical tensions, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).India was the world’s largest importer of refined silver. It is estimated to have imported silver worth $9.2 billion last year, a 44 per cent increase from the previous year, despite a steep rise in prices. Silver prices in India nearly tripled in rupee terms over the past year, climbing from around Rs 80,000–85,000 per kg in early 2025 to above Rs 2.43 lakh per kg by January 2026.The reported stated that silver’s rally has been driven not only by safe-haven buying amid geopolitical uncertainty, including recent developments in Venezuela, but also by a structural shift in global demand. More than half of global silver consumption is now industrial, with high demand in electronics, solar power, electric vehicles, defence equipment and medical technologies. Solar power alone accounts for about 15 per cent of global silver demand.Global trade in refined silver has expanded nearly eight-fold since 2000, reflecting the metal’s transformation from a traditional precious commodity into a critical industrial input. However, supply has failed to keep pace. Persistent annual supply deficits of 200–250 million ounces, combined with largely flat mine output, have tightened global markets.The report also mentioned China’s dominant role in silver processing. While China is the world’s largest processor of silver ores and concentrates, India remains primarily a consumer, importing more than one-fifth of global refined silver trade in 2024. GTRI revealed that India imported about $6.4 billion worth of refined silver that year, while exporting less than $500 million of silver products, pointing to heavy import dependence.Concerns over supply have intensified following China’s move to introduce a licence-based silver export curbs, effective January 1. The new system requires government approval for each export shipment, adding uncertainty to global supply chains.GTRI argued that India must rethink its approach to silver, treating it as a strategic industrial and energy-transition metal rather than merely a precious commodity. “India should recognise silver as a critical industrial and energy-transition metal, not merely a precious commodity, and integrate it into its minerals and clean-energy strategy,” said GTRI founder Ajay Srivastava.“This requires securing long-term supply through overseas mining partnerships and encouraging domestic refining and recycling capacity to reduce dependence on imported finished silver, and diversifying import sources beyond a few trading hubs. In a fragmenting global order, securing silver is becoming as important as securing energy. India’s policy framework must reflect that shift,” he added.The GTRI report also flagged inconsistencies in global trade data. In 2024, reported global imports of silver ores and concentrates exceeded exports by about $3.6 billion, suggesting under-reported or opaque trade flows, particularly involving a small group of supplier countries.

BCB issued a statement on ICC communication regarding T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday said it has received a formal response from the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding its concerns over the safety and security of the Bangladesh national team in India during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, stressing that no ultimatum has been issued by the world body.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In a detailed statement issued after its communication with the ICC, the BCB said the global governing body has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the “full and uninterrupted participation” of Bangladesh in the tournament. The ICC, the board added, has expressed its willingness to work closely with the BCB to address the concerns raised and assured that Bangladesh’s inputs would be “welcomed and duly considered” as part of the tournament’s security planning.

“The Bangladesh Cricket Board remains firmly committed to placing the highest priority on the safety, security and well-being of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team,” the statement read, while underlining that reports suggesting the BCB had been issued an ultimatum by the ICC were “completely false, unfounded and do not reflect the nature or content of the communication received”.The statement comes in the backdrop of an online meeting between ICC and BCB officials on Tuesday, during which the ICC is understood to have said it had received no actionable or credible security inputs warranting a relocation of Bangladesh’s matches from India. According to reports, the ICC sees no basis, at present, to revise the tournament’s venues.The BCB had written to the ICC following an emergency meeting on January 4, seeking relocation of its matches to safeguard players and officials. Bangladesh are scheduled to play Group C matches against West Indies, Italy and England in Kolkata on February 7, 9 and 14 respectively, before facing Nepal in Mumbai on February 17.

Conflicting media reports emerged after the ICC-BCB interaction, with some claiming Bangladesh were told to travel to India or risk forfeiting points. The BCB has categorically denied this, and no official statement has been issued by either the ICC or the BCCI on the meeting’s outcome.The issue was triggered by the BCCI’s directive to Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL, despite him being bought for INR 9.2 crore at the auction. In response, the BCB banned IPL broadcasts in Bangladesh, while Mustafizur has since signed up for the Pakistan Super League.

Full BCB Statement on ICC Communication Regarding T20 World Cup 2026

“The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has received response from the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the Board’s expressed concerns over the safety and security of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team in India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, including the request for relocation of the team’s matches.In its communication, the ICC has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the full and uninterrupted participation of the Bangladesh team in the tournament. The ICC has conveyed its willingness to work closely with the BCB to address the concerns raised and has assured that the Board’s inputs will be welcomed and duly considered as part of the detailed security planning for the event.The BCB has also taken note of certain reports published in a section of the media suggesting that the Board has been issued an ultimatum in this regard. The BCB categorically states that such claims are completely false, unfounded and do not reflect the nature or content of the communication received from the ICC.The Board will continue constructive engagement with the ICC and relevant event authorities in a cooperative and professional manner to arrive at an affable and practical solution that ensures the smooth and successful participation of the team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.The Bangladesh Cricket Board remains firmly committed to placing the highest priority on the safety, security and well-being of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team.”

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Google cofounder Larry Page has shifted key business entities, including his family office, out of California to Delaware, Nevada, and Florida. This move precedes a potential state wealth tax, which could cost him billions. Other tech titans are also exploring exits, citing tax and privacy advantages offered by states like Delaware.

Google cofounder Larry Page has severed his business connections with California, ending a decades-long relationship with the state that helped birth his tech empire. The billionaire moved several key business entities out of California by late December 2025, according to filings reviewed by Business Insider, beating a critical year-end deadline tied to the state’s proposed wealth tax.Page converted his family office, Koop, from California to Delaware incorporation in late December, Business Insider reported. Several other entities followed suit, including Flu Lab LLC—which funds his influenza research—and One Aero, his flying car venture. Both now list principal addresses outside California, in Nevada and Florida respectively. A source close to Page confirmed to Business Insider that the Google cofounder had already left the state, though whether the move is permanent remains unclear.

California’s billionaire tax sparks tech exodus

The mass restructuring comes as California debates a controversial ballot measure that would impose a one-time 5% tax on residents worth over $1 billion. If voters approve the measure in November 2026, it would apply retroactively to anyone living in California as of January 1, 2026. For Page—currently ranked the second-richest person globally by Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index—that could mean a tax bill exceeding $12 billion.The New York Times reported in December that Page told associates he was considering relocating to Florida specifically because of this proposal. He’s not alone in his concerns. Fellow tech billionaire Peter Thiel has opened a Miami office for his investment firm, Thiel Capital, while venture capitalist David Sacks launched operations in Austin, Texas.The proposed tax, backed by healthcare union SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, aims to raise $100 billion over five years from California’s approximately 200 billionaires. Supporters argue the revenue would offset anticipated federal budget cuts to healthcare, education, and food assistance programs.

Privacy and business advantages drive Delaware shift

Beyond tax concerns, Delaware offers significant advantages for wealthy individuals seeking privacy. The state doesn’t require LLCs to disclose directors’ names and addresses when incorporating, providing an extra layer of anonymity—something particularly valued by Page, whose family office operates under exceptional secrecy managed by CEO Wayne Osborne.Page also converted LLCs previously used to purchase islands in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Fiji from California to Delaware. Even his wife Lucinda Southworth’s marine conservation charity, Oceankind, made the switch in December.California Governor Gavin Newsom has opposed the wealth tax proposal, warning it would trigger an exodus of the state’s wealthiest residents. The ballot measure still needs 870,000 signatures to qualify for November’s vote. However, billionaires aren’t waiting to see if it passes—they’re protecting their assets now and potentially bidding Silicon Valley goodbye.

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru over the construction of Somnath temple and accused him of “the greatest hatred towards Lord Somnath.” In a series of social media post on X, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi cited numerous letters written by Nehru, claiming that Nehru did not want the Somnath Temple to be restored.“In the past, Somnath was looted by Mahmud of Ghazni and Alauddin Khilji, but in independent India, Pandit Nehru harboured the greatest hatred towards Lord Somnath,” Trivedi said.Trivedi said that Nehru reassured Pakistan’s Prime Minister by dismissing the Somnath narrative, portraying this as a form of external appeasement that prioritised India’s international image over its civilisational and religious symbolism.“The most striking example of this is that on 21 April 1951, Pandit Nehru wrote a letter to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan, addressing him as “Dear Nawabzada”, in which he described the story of Somnath’s doors as “completely false”. In a way, Pandit Nehru surrendered to Liaquat Ali Khan by writing that nothing like the construction of the Somnath Temple was happening,” Trivedi said.“What, after all, was Pandit Nehru so afraid of in Liaquat Ali Khan that he was writing to him about the Somnath Temple? Instead of confronting Pakistan’s propaganda or defending India’s civilisational memory, Pandit Nehru chose to belittle Hindu historical symbols to please Pakistan and prioritised external appeasement over internal self-confidence,” he added.Trivedi also cited multiple letters in which Nehru played down the temple’s restoration and discouraged participation by the President and other leaders. He added that Nehru also sought to limit the media coverage over the issue and instructed embassies not to assist the Somnath Trust, including requests for water from rivers for the consecration ceremony.“Everyone knows that Pandit Nehru not only wrote letters to cabinet ministers but also to President Dr Rajendra Prasad and Vice President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, raising questions about the need for the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple and advising them against attending the inauguration ceremony,” Trivedi said.“But it’s also true that Pandit Nehru wrote to all the Chief Ministers of India—not once, but twice—complaining about the construction of the Somnath Temple and stating that it has damaged India’s image abroad. Not only that, Pandit Nehru wrote to India’s Minister of Information and Broadcasting, RR Diwakar, asking him to reduce coverage of the consecration ceremony of the Somnath Temple, describing the ceremony as ostentatious and even going so far as to say that it was harming India’s image in the world. He also wrote that he was not pleased about the President attending the ceremony,” he added.This comes amidst PM Modi’s scheduled visit to Somnath temple on January 11 to take part in Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebations.The Somnath Swabhiman Parv will be observed from January 8 to January 11, during which a range of programmes highlighting India’s spiritual heritage, cultural pride and social values will be held.