New Delhi, May 20 -- The Union Government has extended the tenure of Tapan Kumar Deka, IPS (HP:1988), as Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) by one year beyond June 30, 2025, or until further orders. A formal notification issued by the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday confirmed the extension. The decision to continue his service beyond the superannuation age comes under the relaxation of Fundamental Rule 56(d) and Rule 16(1A) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958. Deka, who hails from the Himachal Pradesh cadre, is known for his extensive counter-terrorism experience and has served in several high-profile internal security assignments over the years. He was appointed a...