♦ P Kumaran was appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to United Kingdom, ministry of external affairs confirmed on 26 March 2026. He is a 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service officer. Currently serving as Secretary (East) in the ministry of external affairs, Kumaran brings significant diplomatic experience, having previously served as India’s ambassador to Singapore and Qatar.

♦ He began his diplomatic career as third secretary at the Indian Embassy in Cairo (1994–1997), followed by postings in Tripoli as second secretary (1997–2000) and Brussels as first secretary (2000–2003). He later served as deputy secretary (Europe West) in the ministry of external affairs from 2003 to 2005.