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Air India passenger says airline downgraded him to economy class, gave his seat to pilot: ‘Horrible experience’
Air India passenger says airline downgraded him to economy class, gave his seat to pilot: ‘Horrible experience’
By Sanya Jain
Jan 16, 2025 10:13 AM IST
An Air India customer has accused the airline of downgrading him to economy class and giving his seat to a crew member instead.
An Air India customer has accused the airline of downgrading him to economy class and giving his seat to a crew member instead. Nilesh Bansal wrote about his “horrible experience” with Air India in a post on Meta-owned Threads.
An Air India Boeing passenger has accused the airline of downgrading him to economy class(Reuters)
The disgruntled passenger said that he and his four-year-old son were kept waiting for more than 90 minutes even as Air India crew repeatedly assured them that seats were available on their flight. Later, however, their business class seats were allotted to an Air India pilot, while the passengers were downgraded to economy class.
Bansal also accused the full service carrier of leaving his son’s stroller back in Delhi, leading to further difficulties for the family.
“Today Air India flight AI-2055 downgraded me to economy class, but what shocked me was my seats were allocated to Air India crew and while they kept me and 4 yr old kid waiting for more 1.5 hrs even after telling me that seats are available. Their pilots and more important for them than the customer who has actually paid for that seat,” Bansal wrote on Threads.
“They even left my son’s stroller back in Delhi. Horrible experience Air India. Shameful,” he added.
HT.com has reached out to Air India for a statement and will update this copy on receiving a response.
The post led to a discussion on the recent rise in complaints against Air India and whether the airline was right in giving priority to a pilot over a passenger.
Some people in the comments section claimed that airlines, by law, are required to fly pilots in business class.
“Pilots are more important because they would need rest to do the next sector,” wrote one person in the comments section. “They are contractually obliged to fly their pilots business class. I am not saying what happened to you was right but the pilots are worth way more to them than an individual customer,” another said.
Other users, however, argued that the airline should have reserved a seat for the pilot in advance instead of taking one away from a customer who paid for it.
“To all those saying pilots deserve rest, I agree… so why sell the seats? Don’t they know their pilot schedules in advance and reserve their seats in advance?” a user asked.
UGC Bans 3 Universities From PhD Admissions, Cites Non-Compliance With Standards
UGC Bans 3 Universities From PhD Admissions, Cites Non-Compliance With Standards
Curated By :Archit Gupta
January 16, 2025, 17:04 IST
The University Grants Commission has debarred three universities in Rajasthan from enrolling scholars under the PhD programme.
UGC has barred three universities in Rajasthan from admitting PhD students.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has banned three universities in Rajasthan from enrolling PhD students for five years, from the 2025-26 academic year to 2029-30. These universities are OPJS University in Churu, Sunrise University in Alwar, and Singhania University in Jhunjhunu. The University Grants Commission (UGC) found that these universities did not follow the proper guidelines and procedures for awarding Ph.D. degrees.
Although they were given a chance to explain the issues, their responses were found unsatisfactory. Based on the committee’s recommendations, the UGC decided to ban them from enrolling Ph.D. students for the next five years.
Commenting on the action on these universities, UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar said, “Universities should be committed to maintaining the highest standards in PhD programmes. UGC will take appropriate action against institutions that fail to follow UGC’s PhD regulations. We are also in the process of checking the quality of PhD programmes in a few other universities. If they are found to violate the PhD regulations, action will be taken against them too. It is necessary to single out such erring institutions and prevent them from admitting PhD students. We should ensure that the integrity and global reputation of Indian higher education remain uncompromised."
UGC Secretary Manish Joshi said that the universities failed to follow PhD regulations and compromised the integrity of the degree.
“A standing committee of the UGC has found that the universities did not follow provisions of UGC’s PhD regulations and also academic norms for the award of PhD degrees. The universities were found to be compromising the integrity of the degree and have been debarred from enrolling new PhD students for the next five years," UGC Secretary said.
“Prospective students and parents are advised not to take admission in PhD programme offered by these universities as their degrees shall not be treated recognised or valid for the purpose of higher education and employment," he added.
8th Pay Commission: Will Central Govt Employees See 186% Jump In Salary? Know What's Expected
8th Pay Commission: Will Central Govt Employees See 186% Jump In Salary? Know What's Expected
Curated By :Namit Singh Sengar
January 16, 2025, 15:52 IST
8th Pay Commission: If the government approves the fitment factor of 2.86, the minimum salary of government employees will shoot up by 186 per cent to Rs 51,480, compared with the current payout of Rs 18,000.
The central government on Thursday approved the constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission
8th Pay Commission: The central government announced on Thursday the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission, tasked with reviewing and recommending salary revisions for central government employees. The commission is to submit its report by 2026.
During a Cabinet briefing, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said, “Prime Minister has approved the 8th Central Pay Commission for all employees of Central Government."
Vaishnaw further said the chairman and two members of the Commission will be appointed soon.
8th Pay Commission Minimum Salary Increase
According to some earlier reports, central government employees are expected to see a 186 per cent jump in their minimum salaries.
The employees currently get a minimum basic salary of Rs 18,000 per month under the 7th Pay Commission, which was increased from the 6th Pay Commission’s Rs 7,000.
Minimum Salary, Pension Under 8th Pay Commission
Shiv Gopal Mishra, Secretary (staff side) of the National Council of Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM), has said he expects a fitment factor of at least 2.86. It is 29 basis points (bps) higher as compared with 2.57 fitment factor under the 7th Pay Commission.
If the government approves the fitment factor of 2.86, the minimum salary of government employees will shoot up by 186 per cent to Rs 51,480, compared with the current payout of Rs 18,000, according to a Financial Express report.
Any further hike in fitment factor will lead to commensurate rise in the salaries.
A hike in the fitment factor raises both the pension and salaries of the employees.
Under the 8th Pay Commission, pensions are also expected to increase by 186 per cent to Rs Rs 25,740, compared with the current pension of Rs 9,000. This calculation holds true if the currently expected fitment factor of 2.86 gets through.
7th Pay Commission: When Was It Formed?
The 7th Pay Commission, which led to a substantial jump in government employees’ salaries, was formed in February 2014. Its recommendations were implemented from January 1, 2016. The key recommendations included raising the minimum basic pay from Rs 7,000 to Rs 18,000; revising the pay structure, allowances, and pensions; introducing a health insurance scheme for employees and pensioners; and revising the pension formulation for those retired before January 1, 2016.
Generally, a pay commission is formed every 10 years, though there is no legal provision for that. It is a practice.
Currently, there are over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners.
8th Pay Commission For Govt Employees, Pensioners Gets Cabinet Approval | Check Details
8th Pay Commission For Govt Employees, Pensioners Gets Cabinet Approval | Check Details
Reported By :Mohammad Haris
Last Updated:January 16, 2025, 16:47 IST
8th Pay Commission: The central government on Thursday approved the constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission for government employees, which will submit its report by 2026.
8th Pay Commission.
8th Pay Commission: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission to review and recommend salary adjustments for over one crore central government employees and pensioners. According to the reports, the 8th Pay Commission will come into force on January 1, 2026.
During a Cabinet briefing, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said, “Prime Minister has approved the 8th Central Pay Commission for all employees of Central Government."
Vaishnaw said that the chairman and two members of the 8th Pay Commission will be appointed soon.
According to government sources, “Around 50 lakh central government employees, including defence personnel will benefit. About 65 lakh pensioners, including defence persons, will also see an uptick in their pensions."
About 4 lakh employees in Delhi will benefit, including defence and Delhi government employees, they said.
“This will provide a significant boost to the Consumption and economic growth, along with improved quality of life for govt employees," the sources said.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Granting of Minimum remuneration to the Practical External Examiner even if none of the registered candidates have reported for the Practical/Viva-voce examinations
KERALA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
ABSTRACT KUHS –
Exam General A – Granting of Minimum remuneration to the Practical External Examiner even if none of the registered candidates have reported for the Practical/Viva-voce examinations– Implemented - Orders issued.
EXAMINATION BRANCH
Read :- UO No. 37/2023/Exam General dated 24.03.2023
Decision No. 40.08 of the 40th meeting of the Board of Examinations dated 03.10.2024
. File orders in 2024/31077/A2/Exam General A/KUHS dated 10.11.2024.
ORDER
In Practical/Viva voce examinations with a minimal number of registered candidates, there are instances when none of the candidates appear. In such cases, the appointed Practical External Examiner, who arrives on time at the designated examination centre, must remain until the end of the scheduled examination period to complete the uploading of absentees’ entries and other duties related to the examinations. Even though the examination does not take place due to the absence of the registered students, the examiner is still required to stay at the center until this duty is completed.
2. The remuneration for External Examiners conducting Practical/Viva voce examinations is generally calculated based on the number of candidates who attend. However, in cases where none of the candidates attend the examination, there is currently no provision for remuneration for the External Examiner, despite having performed their assigned duties.
3. The 40th meeting of the Board of Examinations vide paper read as 2nd above have discussed and reviewed the matter in detail and recommended to provide the minimum remuneration to Practical External Examiners even if none of the registered candidates have reported for the practical/Viva-voce examinations, provided these examiners have attended to all the duties assigned, related to the Practical/Viva-voce examinations.
4. In light of the above, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor has accorded sanction to implement the above recommendations of the 40th meeting of the Board of Examinations subject to the ratification of the Governing Council.
5. Orders are issued accordingly.
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