Periasamy Kumaran assumed charge as India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK)

Exam-focused facts from the 17 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Periasamy Kumaran formally assumed the role of India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) on May 14, 2026.
He presented his credentials to Scott Furssedonn-Wood, the Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps.
He previously served as Secretary East in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi.
He had also served as the High Commissioner to Singapore prior to his tenure in New Delhi.
He succeeds Vikram Doraiswami, who is currently serving as India's Ambassador to China.