India, May 6 -- The Union government is considering giving an extension to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Praveen Sood after a high-powered committee comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India Sanjeev Khanna, and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi couldn't reach a consensus on Monday, people aware of developments said.

The lack of consensus might mean that Sood, who took over on May 25, 2023, could get an extension of up to one year, the people cited above said.

A long list of possible candidates were sent to Gandhi before the meeting, according to a Congress functionary. An official added that a few names were prominently discussed in the meeting that was held at the Prime Minist...