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ROTC students at Old Dominion subdued and killed the shooter who killed 1 person, wounded 2

 ROTC students in an Old Dominion University classroom subdued and killed the shooter who killed one person and wounded two others, the FBI announced Thursday.. ROTC students at Old Dominion subdued and killed the shooter who killed 1 person, wounded 2. Dominique Evans, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Norfolk field office, said at a news conference that the suspect identified by authorities as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh shouted “Allahu Akbar” before the shooting. Then the ROTC students stopped him, showing “extreme bravery and courage” and preventing further loss of life, Evans added.. They subdued him and “rendered him no longer alive,” Evans said. “I don’t know how else to say it.”. She didn’t provide further details about that except to confirm the gunman wasn’t shot.. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. ’s earlier story follows below.. The suspect who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University on Thursday has been identified by authorities as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who pleaded guilty in 2016 to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State, according to the FBI.. The shooting is being investigated as an act of terrorism, FBI Director Kash Patel said in a social media post. He said the shooter is dead because of “a group of brave students who stepped in and subdued him.”. Their actions “undoubtedly saved lives along with the quick response of law enforcement,” Patel said.. Jalloh, a former member of the Army National Guard, was sentenced to 11 years in prison and was released from federal custody in December 2024.. Ashraf Nubani, a Virginia attorney who represented Jalloh in his 2016 criminal case, did not immediately respond to messages Thursday seeking comment.. Jalloh’s sister, Fatmatu Jolloh of Sterling, Virginia, said Thursday she knew nothing about the attack. She said she last saw her brother two days earlier.. “I have no idea what is going on,” the suspect’s sister said. “I know nothing. I don’t even know who to call.”. At a news conference Thursday afternoon, Old Dominion University Police Chief Garrett Shelton said officers responded after receiving reports that people were being shot in one of the classrooms in the university’s business school building, Constant Hall.. After the university initially said there were two victims, Shelton said authorities learned that there was a third victim who brought themselves to a hospital. It wasn’t immediately clear how the shooter died.. He did not acknowledge whether any officers fired a weapon.. He said all three victims are affiliated with the university. Shelton said authorities are “very early” in the investigation and have not yet determined the “full cause of death” of the shooter.. Within a matter of less than 10 minutes, the call came in, officers arrived and they determined the shooter was dead, the chief said.. Lt. Col. Jimmy Delongchamp, public information officer for the U.S. Army Cadet C 

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Retired judge to probe fake diplomas linked to promotions in Karnataka Transport Dept

 The Karnataka government has ordered an inquiry by a retired judge into allegations that some employees in the Transport Department used fraudulent diploma certificates to obtain promotions.. Retired judge to probe fake diplomas linked to promotions in Karnataka Transport Dept. Responding to questions from JD(S) member TA Sharavana in the Legislative Council, transport minister Ramalinga Reddy on Wednesday said preliminary findings suggested irregularities and that the investigation would also examine the possible involvement of the department of technical education.. “On the face of it, irregularities appear to have taken place. It does not involve only the transport department. The technical education department also appears to be involved. Retired judge Narayana has already been appointed to conduct an inquiry and a gazette notification has been issued,” Reddy said.. Sharavana urged the government to take action against those who had allegedly submitted forged certificates, citing provisions under the Karnataka Civil Services Rules (KCSR). He also questioned how some candidates appeared to have taken examinations in multiple cities within a short time.. “Those who wrote examinations in places such as Mysuru and Belagavi are said to have appeared in Bengaluru within a short span. How was this possible, and how were certificates issued?” he asked.. Reddy said a diploma qualification is required for clerical staff seeking promotion to Group C Motor Vehicle Inspector posts. To facilitate employees pursuing higher studies, the department issued an order on October 12, 2022, allowing up to 10% of staff to enrol in further education programmes.. Under that provision, 17 employees were permitted to pursue diploma courses during the 2022–23 academic year, 24 during 2023–24, and 15 during 2024–25, the minister said.. Of those who obtained diplomas, two were not employees of the transport department, while another two had taken regular leave to pursue their studies. Questions were raised about the certificates submitted by the remaining employees, he added.. Reddy said the Transport Commissioner had written to the Director of Technical Education seeking clarification about the suspected certificates. As the response was not satisfactory, notices were issued to the employees on March 3, 2026, asking them to explain.. The inquiry led by the retired judge will examine the allegations and recommend action against those found responsible, the minister said. 

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2 missing Kukis found dead; 21 abducted Nagas freed in Manipur

 Two people who were reportedly abducted on Wednesday were found dead on Thursday, after 21 civilians who were allegedly captured in retaliation along the Ukhrul-Imphal route were safely released, chief minister Yumnam Khemchand informed the ongoing Manipur budget session.. Congress MLA K Meghachandra sought clarification from Manipur home minister K Govindas regarding the government’s initiatives to prevent further escalation following reports of a heavy exchange of gunfire at Thawai village. (PTI/File). He said the case will be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).. The deceased were identified as Thengin Baite of Thawai Kuki village in Kamjong district and Thangboimang Khongsai of Shangkai in Ukhrul district. The CM made the statement on Thursday during the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly in Imphal.. Raising the issue through a calling attention motion, Congress MLA K Meghachandra sought clarification from Manipur home minister K Govindas regarding the government’s initiatives to prevent further escalation following reports of a heavy exchange of gunfire at Thawai village and the abduction of civilians along the Imphal-Ukhrul road. Responding to the motion, Govindas informed the House that a gunfight reportedly took place between two armed groups from around 6.30 am to 9 am on Wednesday in the Mapithel hill range of Ukhrul district. The gunfight occurred after two Kuki villagers were allegedly abducted by unidentified armed groups.. During the exchange of fire, one civilian, Lalminthang Haokip, 40, sustained a minor bullet injury and was evacuated to a health centre in Kangpokpi district for treatment, the minister said. He further informed the House that in retaliation, 21 civilians belonging to the Tangkhul Naga community who were travelling along the Ukhrul-Imphal road were abducted by some members of the Kuki community at Shangkai village in Ukhrul district.. Also Read: Uphill task: One month of Manipur govt navigating unique challenges. Govindas said CM Khemchand held a meeting with governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Wednesday evening to discuss the situation.. Following the meeting, the CM issued a statement calling for safe, immediate and unconditional release of the abducted civilians. With the intervention of the district administration and civil society organisations, the 21 civilians were safely released on Thursday, he said. 

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2 missing Kukis found dead; 21 abducted Nagas freed in Manipur

 Two people who were reportedly abducted on Wednesday were found dead on Thursday, after 21 civilians who were allegedly captured in retaliation along the Ukhrul-Imphal route were safely released, chief minister Yumnam Khemchand informed the ongoing Manipur budget session.. Congress MLA K Meghachandra sought clarification from Manipur home minister K Govindas regarding the government’s initiatives to prevent further escalation following reports of a heavy exchange of gunfire at Thawai village. (PTI/File). He said the case will be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).. The deceased were identified as Thengin Baite of Thawai Kuki village in Kamjong district and Thangboimang Khongsai of Shangkai in Ukhrul district. The CM made the statement on Thursday during the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly in Imphal.. Raising the issue through a calling attention motion, Congress MLA K Meghachandra sought clarification from Manipur home minister K Govindas regarding the government’s initiatives to prevent further escalation following reports of a heavy exchange of gunfire at Thawai village and the abduction of civilians along the Imphal-Ukhrul road. Responding to the motion, Govindas informed the House that a gunfight reportedly took place between two armed groups from around 6.30 am to 9 am on Wednesday in the Mapithel hill range of Ukhrul district. The gunfight occurred after two Kuki villagers were allegedly abducted by unidentified armed groups.. During the exchange of fire, one civilian, Lalminthang Haokip, 40, sustained a minor bullet injury and was evacuated to a health centre in Kangpokpi district for treatment, the minister said. He further informed the House that in retaliation, 21 civilians belonging to the Tangkhul Naga community who were travelling along the Ukhrul-Imphal road were abducted by some members of the Kuki community at Shangkai village in Ukhrul district.. Also Read: Uphill task: One month of Manipur govt navigating unique challenges. Govindas said CM Khemchand held a meeting with governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Wednesday evening to discuss the situation.. Following the meeting, the CM issued a statement calling for safe, immediate and unconditional release of the abducted civilians. With the intervention of the district administration and civil society organisations, the 21 civilians were safely released on Thursday, he said. 

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2 missing Kukis found dead; 21 abducted Nagas freed in Manipur

 Two people who were reportedly abducted on Wednesday were found dead on Thursday, after 21 civilians who were allegedly captured in retaliation along the Ukhrul-Imphal route were safely released, chief minister Yumnam Khemchand informed the ongoing Manipur budget session.. Congress MLA K Meghachandra sought clarification from Manipur home minister K Govindas regarding the government’s initiatives to prevent further escalation following reports of a heavy exchange of gunfire at Thawai village. (PTI/File). He said the case will be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).. The deceased were identified as Thengin Baite of Thawai Kuki village in Kamjong district and Thangboimang Khongsai of Shangkai in Ukhrul district. The CM made the statement on Thursday during the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly in Imphal.. Raising the issue through a calling attention motion, Congress MLA K Meghachandra sought clarification from Manipur home minister K Govindas regarding the government’s initiatives to prevent further escalation following reports of a heavy exchange of gunfire at Thawai village and the abduction of civilians along the Imphal-Ukhrul road. Responding to the motion, Govindas informed the House that a gunfight reportedly took place between two armed groups from around 6.30 am to 9 am on Wednesday in the Mapithel hill range of Ukhrul district. The gunfight occurred after two Kuki villagers were allegedly abducted by unidentified armed groups.. During the exchange of fire, one civilian, Lalminthang Haokip, 40, sustained a minor bullet injury and was evacuated to a health centre in Kangpokpi district for treatment, the minister said. He further informed the House that in retaliation, 21 civilians belonging to the Tangkhul Naga community who were travelling along the Ukhrul-Imphal road were abducted by some members of the Kuki community at Shangkai village in Ukhrul district.. Also Read: Uphill task: One month of Manipur govt navigating unique challenges. Govindas said CM Khemchand held a meeting with governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Wednesday evening to discuss the situation.. Following the meeting, the CM issued a statement calling for safe, immediate and unconditional release of the abducted civilians. With the intervention of the district administration and civil society organisations, the 21 civilians were safely released on Thursday, he said. 

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India has diversified LPG sources, says Hardeep Singh Puri amid panic over supply

 India has “actively” diversified its liquefied petroleum gas (or cooking gas) imports to alternate suppliers such as the US, Norway, Canada, Algeria, and Russia, in addition to available Gulf sources, petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri told Parliament on Thursday.. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri speaks in Lok Sabha during the Budget Session (2026-27) of Parliament, New Delhi, on Thursday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab). “It should be noted that India was previously importing approximately 60% of its LPG requirements from Gulf countries such as Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait and 40% is produced domestically. Procurement has now been actively diversified, with cargoes being secured from the United States, Norway, Canada, Algeria, and Russia, in addition to available Gulf sources,” he said in the Lok Sabha in a statement.. Informing the House about the ministry’s steps in response to the disruption to global energy supply arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Puri said: “The world has not faced a moment like this in modern energy history. Today is the 13th day since the passage through the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of world’s crude, 20% of world’s natural gas and 20% of the world’s LPG flows, was disrupted following the military operation between Iran, Israel and the US.”. Also Read | No shortage of  LPG, petrol, diesel, PNG across Delhi: Govt. The minister assured the House that India’s crude supply position is secure. “Volumes secured exceed what Hormuz would have delivered. Before this crisis, approximately 45% of India’s crude imports transited the Hormuz route. Thanks to Hon’ble PM’s outstanding diplomatic outreach and goodwill, India has secured crude volumes that exceed what the disrupted Strait route would have delivered in the same period,” he said.. “Non-Hormuz sourcing has risen to approximately 70% of crude imports, up from 55% before the conflict began,” he said. India sources crude from 40 countries, against 27 in 2006-07. Diversified sourcing gave New Delhi options to meet its requirements and Indian refineries are operating at “high capacity utilisation” with some exceeding 100%, he said. “There is no shortage of petrol, diesel, kerosene, ATF or fuel oil.”. A petroleum ministry official, requesting anonymity, said none of the retail outlets in the country is dry. As on September 30, 2025, India has 99,281 retail outlets with 28,533 in rural areas.. Also Read | India in touch with Iran for safe passage of vessels through Strait of Hormuz. Puri said the government is managing natural gas supply through prioritised allocation, and the position is “stable well beyond immediate need”. India produces about 90 Million Metric Standard Cubic Metres per Day (MMSCMD) of natural gas domestically and consumes about 189 MMSCMD, the official said. Import of about 30 MMSCMD through Gulf sources are currently affected by the force majeure declaration from a major Qatari p 

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