India, May 20 -- The Centre on Tuesday decided to extend the tenure of Intelligence Bureau (IB) director Tapan Kumar Deka for another year, beyond June 30, a key development that comes amid heightened tensions with Pakistan.

"The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension in service of Shri Tapan Kumar Deka (1998 batch IPS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre) as Director, Intelligence Bureau for a period of one year beyond June 30, 2025 or until further orders, whichever is earlier, in relaxation of the provisions of FR (Fundamental Rules) 56 (d) and Rule 16 (1A) of All India Services (Death cum Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958," according to an order issued by the ACC.

Officials who didn't want to be named said the ...