June 2-India Rejects Third-Party Role In Nepal Border Dispute; South Africa-India Hold Talks To Boost Economic Ties; Odisha Hikes Bus Fares

June 2-India Rejects Third-Party Role In Nepal Border Dispute; South Africa-India Hold Talks To Boost Economic Ties; Odisha Hikes Bus Fares

Author: India Today Podcasts June 2, 2026 Duration: 7:45
On News@7 this June 2, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

India on Tuesday rejected any role for third parties in resolving its boundary dispute with Nepal, asserting that existing bilateral mechanisms are sufficient to address all border-related issues. The statement came after Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah suggested involving China and the United Kingdom in discussions.

Meanwhile, South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile held talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on strengthening cooperation in trade, investment and infrastructure.

In Odisha, bus fares were increased across all categories after diesel prices rose by Rs 4.81 per litre during the second half of May.

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