Briefcase 1 Najma Heptulla, G M Siddeshwara resigned on Tuesday. Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptulla, who had crossed 75 years, resigned on Tuesday from the Union Cabinet along with Minister of State for Heavy Industries G M Siddeshwara. According to government sources, Heptulla (76) was out of country and therefore could not submit her resignation on July 5 though she had decided to do so. While Heptulla has resigned, Mishra remains in the Cabinet despite crossing 75 years. He has been assigned the portfolio of Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.

Source: India Today July 12, 2016 16:30 UTC