New York, Oct. 31 -- India has called for advancing human rights through dialogue, capacity-building and genuine partnerships, while cautioning against politicisation, selectivity and double standards during a debate on the report of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Friday (local time), India's First Secretary Bhavika Mangalanandan highlighted the need for equal treatment of all categories of human rights, enhanced international cooperation and a balanced approach towards the functioning of the Human Rights Council.

In a post on X, the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations said Mangalanandan highlighted India's position on preventing the politicisat...