Talks between US and Indian trade officials resumed this week in Delhi, hinting at a slight thawing in relations that have become acrimonious over the past couple of months. But while an encouraging step, there remain very big sticking points between the two countries, mainly related to the opening up of India’s agriculture sector and India’s purchases of Russian oil, which continued apace in August. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi this week turned 75 - the unofficial retirement age for BJP members. But there's little to suggest that he is stepping down any time soon.
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