India, March 27 -- P Kumaran, a 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, has been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to UK, ministry of external affairs confirmed on Thursday. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly. 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 holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication from IIT Madras. He began his diplomatic career as third secretary at the Indian Embassy in Cairo. In July 2023, he took over as additional secretary (Economic Relations and Development Partnership Administration) in MEA and was later elevated to Special Secretary. He assumed charge as Secretary (East) on April 1, 2025.htc...