New Delhi, June 26 -- The Centre on Thursday named Intelligence Bureau (IB) Special Director Mahesh Dixit as the next chief of the country's premier internal intelligence agency.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved Dixit's appointment for a two-year term. He currently serves as the second-highest-ranking officer in the IB.

According to an order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Dixit will serve as Director of the Intelligence Bureau for two years from the date he takes charge or until further orders, whichever comes first.

The government has also approved an extension of his service under the provisions of Fundamental Rule 56(d) and Rule 16(1A) of the All India Services (...