<span style="color: #222222;">National Security Advisor  Ajit Doval has been given  Cabinet rank in the Present government. This is in recognition of his contribution in the national security domain. His appointment will be for five years.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />''Last year, the government had set up a panel, headed by Mr Doval, to assist the National Security Council, which advises the Prime Minister on matters of national security and strategic interests.</span><br />