New Delhi, July 18: National Commission for Minorities (NCM) chairman Tarlochan Singh has been granted the status of Union Cabinet Minister. While Singh has been granted Cabinet rank, Commission vice-chairman M S Usmani has been given the status of the Minister of State, NCM sources said here today. "The positions will be personal to Singh and Usmani for the duration of the term of their office," an official communique said. Bureau Report