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ber of Commerce, and key advisory positions on Capitol Hill. At the State
Department, Biswal helped launch the U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial
Dialogue and guided bilateral ties through a period of rapid expansion.
“Nisha brings profound insight into the geopolitical and economic forces
shaping South Asia,” said TAG CEO Nirav Patel. “Her leadership will help
our clients navigate complexity and unlock opportunity.”
As Partner, Biswal will lead advisory efforts for companies engaging in
critical sectors like clean energy, critical minerals, and regional infrastructure.
Her appointment comes at a time of growing strategic convergence between
the U.S., India, and key Indo-Pacific partners.
Ashok Malik, Chair of TAG’s India Practice, added, “Nisha’s arrival sig-
nals our deep commitment to the India story, and her presence further solidi-
fies TAG’s position as the go-to advisory firm in the region.”
Raja Krishnamoorthi

grate cutting-edge AI into hiring workflows. His focus is on speed, precision, Slams Visa Freeze as Blow
At iCIMS, Pandya will guide the engineering and product teams to inte-
and personalization—helping companies like Ulta Beauty, DocuSign, and
The Cheesecake Factory hire smarter and faster. to American Innovation
“Hiring is mission-critical for every enterprise,” said Pandya. “With the
right AI, we can transform the candidate experience and elevate the talent
function into a strategic engine.”
iCIMS recently helped over 5.4 million people get hired and was named a
leader in the IDC MarketScape Talent Acquisition Assessment. With Pandya
at the helm of technology, the company is poised to deepen its impact and
expand its footprint across global talent ecosystems.

Nisha Biswal Joins The Asia

Group as Partner, Boosts

South Asia Strategy

.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has condemned the Trump ad-
ministration’s decision to freeze new student visa interviews and im-
Upose sweeping social media vetting, calling it a “reckless” move that
threatens America’s academic and economic leadership.
“International students are vital to our research ecosystem and national
security,” Krishnamoorthi said in a statement. “They power innovation, grow
our economy, and help secure our global edge.”

Krishnamoorthi warned that the policy—reportedly backed by
State Secretary Marco Rubio—could discourage global talent and
undermine U.S. universities. The freeze would disproportionately

affect students from regions unfairly stereotyped as security risks.

“By shutting these students out, we weaken our global competitiveness
he Asia Group (TAG) has appointed veteran diplomat and develop- and jeopardize our leadership in emerging technologies,” he added.
ment leader Nisha Biswal as Partner, strengthening its capabilities The Congressman also pushed back against former President Donald
Tacross South Asia, energy, and sustainability. With over three decades Trump’s remarks suggesting that foreign student enrollment at Harvard Uni-
of public and private sector experience, Biswal brings unparalleled insight into versity be capped at 15%. Trump criticized the current 31% international stu-
U.S.-India relations and the Indo-Pacific region. dent rate, implying it threatens American values.
Before joining TAG, Biswal served as Deputy CEO of the U.S. Interna- Krishnamoorthi countered: “These students come here seeking opportu-
tional Development Finance Corporation (DFC), where she oversaw strate- nity, not to cause harm. Discriminating against them damages our reputation
gic investments in energy and infrastructure, transforming the agency into the as a land of opportunity and stifles the innovation economy.”
largest U.S. bilateral development institution. As debates over immigration, education, and security intensify ahead of
Her career includes leadership roles as Assistant Secretary of State for the 2026 elections, Krishnamoorthi’s stance reflects broader concerns about
South and Central Asia (2013–2017), Senior Vice President at the U.S. Cham- how policies affect America’s soft power and global image.

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