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  In the intricate world of banking, where trust and financial transparency are paramount, even minor discrepancies can ripple into major crises. IndusInd Bank, the 5th largest private sector bank in India serving over 40 million customers, has recently uncovered discrepancies of ₹2,000 crore in its derivatives transactions. The crisis stem from miscalculations in hedging costs tied to foreign currency deposits, particularly the bank’s aggressive expansion into Non-Resident Indian (NRI) deposits. While these deposits provided liquidity stability, they exposed gaps in the bank’s internal accounting practices and risk management frameworks. This miscalculation has caused a sharp decline in bank’s stock value, drawing intense regulatory scrutiny from SEBI and RBI.  Let’s explore how this mismanagement occurred, its consequences, and the steps taken by the bank and the regulatory bodies to address this crisis. Timeline of Events  Here is a brief overview of the key events: Ja...

  1. Introduction: The Need for Advanced Railway Safety Measures “At Least 12 people killed after being hit by train in Maharashtra.” A few months after the Kanchenjunga Express train accident, India has been rattled by another train accident in Maharashtra, resulting in 12 fatalities. Over the past two years, several unfortunate train accidents have happened, raising concerns about railway safety in India. To enhance safety and modernization, the Indian Railways has deployed the Kavach system, an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. This technology prevents dangerous train collisions caused by equipment malfunction and human errors by adding an extra layer of safety to train operations. Kavach alerts the loco pilot while approaching a red signal and, if required, applies the automatic brakes. Additionally, it continuously checks the train's speed and applies emergency brakes if it exceeds the permitted limit, effectively preventing accidents. ...