<h1>India Urges US to Designate Khalistani Group SFJ as Terrorists, Discusses Defense Tech Collaboration and Security Efforts</h1> India's Defence Minister expressed concerns to the US Director of National Intelligence about the activities of the Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) in the US, urging its designation as a terrorist entity. The meeting also addressed SFJ's alleged links with Pakistani intelligence and its collaboration with militant groups. Discussions included enhancing India-US defense collaboration, focusing on niche technologies and strategic cooperation, particularly in the maritime domain. The talks coincided with a high-level security conclave in India, emphasizing intelligence sharing and counter-terrorism efforts. The visit highlighted the strengthening of India-US strategic and defense partnerships.