DA hike: The AIDEF has requested the 8th pay commission to revise how dearness allowance is calculated, arguing the current formula fails to reflect true living costs and inflation pressures on government employees and pensioners. DA hike: The AIDEF has requested the 8th pay commission to revise how dearness allowance is calculated, arguing the current formula fails to reflect true living costs and inflation pressures on government employees and pensioners. by Soban News (international And National News)