Seven dogs escape thieves, walk over 17 km back home in miraculous journey. Viral videoA passerby captured the dogs walking together and recorded a video. He shared it on the Chinese social media platform Douyin, urging local authorities to help. Updated on: Mar 24
Interview | Sameera Reddy recalls being bullied for stammering as a kid: ‘It still affects me’In an interview with Hindustan Times, Sameera Reddy opened up about the struggles she faced growing up and how it continues to impact her. Mar 24, 2026
PAN/TAN applicants will now have to apply only in new PAN/TAN application forms from 01 April 2026. New Delhi: As per the provisions of the IT Act, 2025 and the IT Rules, 2026, New PAN/TAN application forms will be effective from 01 April 2026
Last week, Amazon India reported a surge in sales of ready-to-eat meals on its e-commerce platforms. A spokesperson attributed it to customers “relying on instant meals to navigate the current fuel uncertainty”. Workers employed at the tech giant’s warehouse in Manesar, Haryana, however
PAN/TAN applicants will now have to apply only in new PAN/TAN application forms from 01 April 2026. New Delhi: As per the provisions of the IT Act, 2025 and the IT Rules, 2026, New PAN/TAN application forms will be effective from 01 April 2026. Also Read : ATM Rules Revamp: Daily Limits Cut
A total of 1,202 candidates submitted nominations for the Kerala Assembly elections. Monday marked the final day for filing. Polling across 140 constituencies is scheduled for April 9. The Election Commission also addressed numerous complaints and seized goods worth lakhs
A political storm brewed in Thiruvananthapuram after an Election Commission letter bore the BJP Kerala unit's seal. The CPI(M) and Congress sharply criticized the Election Commission, alleging bias. Officials clarified it was a clerical error
Two more India-flagged LPG tankers set sail through Strait of HormuzThe two vessels are headed for Indian ports and will be escorted by the navy once they enter international waters, a shipping directorate official said. Published on: Mar 24, 2026 12:31 AM IST By Zia Haq
HPV vaccine: Is one dose enough for girls? Should males get this vaccine?
HPV vaccination: Is one dose enough for girls? Should males get this vaccine? Is it safe? Doctors answer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme in Ajmer, Rajasthan, at 11:30 am on Saturday, February 28. The drive, which will take place across all States and Union Territories, will target girls aged 14 years.
Here's all you need to know about the government's HPV vaccination nationwide programme:
1. Gardasil or Cervavac: Which HPV vaccine is government providing?
Sharing details of the nationwide HPV Vaccination programme, the government said it will use a single shot of the Gardasil vaccine to vaccinate adolescent girls.Gardasil is a quadrivalent HPV vaccine that protects against HPV types 16 and 18 (which cause cervical cancer), as well as types 6 and 11.
The Indian government is not yet providing Cervavac since there's no "long-standing data available to substantiate the effectiveness and immunity response of its one dose, says Dr Mani Kapur.
2. Who's eligible to get HPV vaccine?
Experts say that any girl or woman aged between nine and 45 years is eligible to get vaccinated against HPV infection.Dr Rachita Munjal, Director, Fertility & IVF, Cloudnine hospital, Gurgaon, said the ideal group to receive this vaccine is 9- to 14-year-old girls. She explained that it is at this age that the vaccine provides “the best immunity and cancer prevention.”
She said, "15 to 26 years is a catch-up vaccine period and beyond 27-40 years is an individual-based decision." She said the vaccine does not prevent women who have already been exposed to the HPV virus, but taking a shot could provide some protection from other types of the virus.
Meanwhile, Dr Mani Kapur, Vice-President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Janakpuri, also said that women who are sexually active can take the HPV vaccine shot because even if they have been exposed to a certain type of HPV virus, the vaccine could still protect them from other types.
3. Who can get HPV vaccine for free?
The government is providing free vaccination to girls of 14 years of age across all States and Union Territories.4. Do children need parents' consent?
Yes, the government has specifically stated that free vaccination will be voluntary, and informed consent from parents/guardians will be obtained prior to administration.
5. Where can I get it for free?
The vaccine will be provided free of cost at designated Government health facilities. According to a government press release, vaccination will be conducted at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (Primary Health Centres), Community Health Centres, Sub-District and District Hospitals as well as Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals.6. Why is India giving only one dose of the HPV vaccine/Is one dose of HPV vaccine enough?
Dr Mani Kapur said there are "latest guidelines", stating that only one dose of Gardasil is sufficient for girls aged 14. They don't need another dose later in life, she clarified.The doctor, however, said that in case of Cervavac – India's first indigenously developed HPV vaccine by the Serum Institute of India — it's recommended to get two doses with a gap of six months.
Dr Mani Kapur recalled her conversation with a specialist at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre regarding the single-dose HPV vaccination strategy for adolescents (nine to 14 years)
She said the specialist told her that in “emerging countries like India, there's a large population of girls...So even one dose of vaccination provides a very good, strong and durable immune response because the age is such that the immunity levels are high, and even one shot is good for all these age groups of females.”
She noted that in emerging countries like India, "the affordability is low, the susceptibility is high, and immunity of these girls at this age is also high."
"So, the [government's] drive is for these females of nine to 14 years and giving them only one shot," she said.
7. How safe is HPV vaccine? What are the side effects?
Experts told Mint that there are no side effects or allergic reactions to the HPV vaccines, except for minor pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site. They refuted claims that the HPV vaccine causes infertility or early menopause."They are absolutely safe vaccines. They do not have any side effects. Only some reported side effects, such as pain, swelling at the injection site, mild fever, headache,...these are minor side effects but nothing major," Dr Munjal said.
8. Is HPV vaccine available for males in India?
Dr Mani Kapur and Dr Rachita Munjal both said that HPV vaccine are also available for males. "Males do get infected with HPV...the Gardasil vaccine works for males as well, Dr Mani Kapur said.She added that the HPV vaccine is recommended for males because the infection could be sexually transmitted to them and cause genital warts, anal cancer, penile cancer and throat and mouth cancer.
"The vaccine reduces viral transmission," she said.
9. Price of Gardasil 4 in private hospitals
In the open market, quadrivalent Gardasil-4 is a two-dose vaccine – each costing ₹3,927 – for girls below 15 years. For those above 15 years, three doses of the vaccine are required. Gardasil-4 vaccine is manufactured by MSD India.Source: LiveMint
Related Posts: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Bhutan during November 11-12 Google CEO Sundar Pichai meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cast first vote in Vice Presidential polls PM Modi launches nationwide human papillomavirus vaccine drive in Ajmer to prevent cervical cancer There is no benefit to Prime Minister Modi's visits here PM Modi Mourns Passing Of Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Prime Minister Modi leaves for a two-day visit to Malaysia to strengthen bilateral ties — What’s on the agenda Prime Minister Modi Unveils 77-Feet Lord Rama Statue In South Goa Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years He is a great prime minister
IIT Roorkee has released the COAP 2026 counselling schedule. As per the notice, COAP counselling will be conducted for M.Tech admissions and PSU recruitments based on GATE scores. The counselling process will take place from May 11 to July 10, 2026
1 minutes ago
GIFT Nifty surged sharply on Monday evening, rising nearly 4% after US President Donald Trump announced a five-day postponement of planned military strikes on Iranian power plants following talks with Tehran. The index jumped 865.5 points, or 3.81%, to 23,321
1 minutes ago
Mercury moves direct in Pisces: Why this week marks a quiet but powerful turning point for your signAfter weeks of confusion, clarity begins to return as Mercury moves direct, making this the perfect moment to reset intentions and move forward Published on: Mar 23
1 minutes ago
Star Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández has said that he is currently focused only on Chelsea and what is left of the last few matches this season, adding that he would think of his future at the English club only after the FIFA World Cup, where he would be part of the defending champions
1 minutes ago
The US has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers over national security concerns. In an update on Monday to a list of equipment seen as not secure enough for use, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added all consumer-grade routers made outside the US
1 minutes ago
Powerica, Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar Exports, Sai Parenterals, Highness Microelectronics and Tipco Engineering lead a busy India IPO week across mainboard and SME. India’s primary market is gearing up for another busy week, with a fresh set of public issues lined up across both mainboard and SME
1 minutes ago
A man accused of organising a "shadow policing" operation on behalf of China has denied ordering surveillance of Hong Kong dissidents in the UK. Giving evidence at the Old Bailey on Monday, Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen, a former Hong Kong police officer
1 minutes ago
In a major anti antisemitic attack, several ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer rescue group were set on fire outside a synagogue in a north London neighbourhood early on Monday. Police are treating it as an anti-semitic attack. Flames lit up the night sky in Golders Green
1 minutes ago
Samsung Galaxy S26 users can now use AirDrop with iPhones, seriouslySamsung started rolling out AirDrop support on Galaxy S26 series making file transfers between Android and Apple devices faster, simpler, and more seamless. Updated on: Mar 23
1 minutes ago
Meanwhile, crude oil prices for May futures on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) surged 0.65 per cent at Rs 9,318 per barrel. New Delhi: Brent crude has climbed up more than 60 per cent since the conflict in the Middle East began, from roughly $70 per barrel to about $112 per barrel on Monday
1 minutes ago
A row erupted in Kerala on Monday after an Election Commission letter bearing the seal of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s state unit was widely circulated online on the final day for submitting nominations for the Assembly elections. Later in the day
1 minutes ago
Ahead of IPL matches, city police conduct safety drills at M Chinnaswamy stadiumAhead of Tata IPL 2026, city police enhance security at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, ensuring safety measures, crowd control, and emergency protocols are in place. Published on: Mar 24, 2026 7:22 AM IST By Arun Dev
1 minutes ago
The Bihar board has announced the class 12th results 2026. The overall pass percentage has seen a slight decline this year. A total of 85.19% of the students cleared the exams this year. This is a slight decline compared to the previous two years. In 2025, the pass percentage stood at 86
1 minutes ago
AJ Brown trade update: Eagles, Patriots have agreed on a ‘handshake’ deal? Here's the truth Published on: Mar 24, 2026 4:38 AM IST By Yash Nitish Bajaj Share via Copy link A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to a game the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco
1 minutes ago
Former Rajya Sabha MP KC Tyagi joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal on Sunday, five days after quitting the Janata Dal (United). Tyagi joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal, a member of the ruling National Democratic Alliance, in the presence of the party’s chief Union minister Jayant Singh
1 minutes ago
Former captain Michael Vaughan says England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key were "very lucky" not to be sacked in a post-Ashes review. McCullum, Key and Test captain Ben Stokes are to remain in their posts despite the 4-1 Test series defeat in Australia
1 minutes ago
CSK in IPL: Chennai Super Kings aim for a strong IPL 2026 comeback after a disappointing 2025 season. The team has traded Ravindra Jadeja for Sanju Samson and invested in new talent. Ruturaj Gaikwad leads the squad. MS Dhoni remains a player. The franchise seeks to reclaim its winning form
1 minutes ago
Liam Rosenior is facing criticism early in his tenure as Chelsea manager - but is it fair, and are his players on board before the climax to the season? Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Everton meant Chelsea suffered a fourth loss in a row for the first time since 2023
1 minutes ago
There have been many famous fallouts in Bollywood, but none has been talked about, dissected, and revisited quite like the one between Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. Two of the biggest stars the industry has ever produced, once extremely close friends
1 minutes ago
When we walk into a grocery store or shopping mall, we are surrounded by an abundance of convenience foods, packaged, pre-cooked, and ultra-processed options (UPFs). But are they really as harmless as they seem? Recent studies suggest that increased consumption of these foods may be linked to a
1 minutes ago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sounded the alarm on potential global destabilization stemming from the turmoil in West Asia. He called for national solidarity and preparedness, drawing a comparison to the collective efforts during the pandemic
1 minutes ago
A viral video is making headlines after a passenger was spotted with a poster asking not to be disturbed during his nap. The footage, taken on an airplane, shows a father seated with his child wearing headphones. While the child watches something on an iPad
1 minutes ago
No bias, no delay in Bhullar case: KejriwalKejriwal further alleged that some time ago, an ADGP in Haryana committed suicide, and serious allegations were levelled against several people, but the ruling party and government there came out in support of the culprits. Published on: Mar 24
1 minutes ago
Gold and silver fall on MCX amid strong US dollar and crude, but global prices rise. Delhi to Mumbai 22K and 24K gold rates stay high as investors track volatility. Also Read : ATM Rules Revamp: Daily Limits Cut, UPI Withdrawals Count From April 1Gold and silver fall on MCX amid strong US dollar
1 minutes ago
‘The officer laughed at me’: Bengaluru founder opens up about Swedish visa rejection and return to IndiaAbhijith Nag Balasubramanya, an Indian entrepreneur, left Sweden due to bureaucratic hurdles that forced him to sell his startup. Published on: Mar 24
1 minutes ago
A Colombian military plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the southern Amazon region. The Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 was reportedly carrying 110 soldiers. The exact number of casualties and the cause of the accident are under investigation
1 minutes ago
As Kangana Ranaut celebrates her 40th birthday on March 23, the actor and BJP leader continues to draw attention not just for her work, but also for her fitness and radiant skin. Unlike many in Bollywood who follow restrictive or trend-driven diets
1 minutes ago
