India Elected to UN Human Rights Council for Seventh Term

India has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term, marking its seventh tenure on the 47-member body. The election, held at the UN General Assembly in New York, reinforces India's diplomatic presence on the influential Geneva-based council. The country's new three-year term will commence on January 1, 2026. India has been a member almost continuously since the council's formation in 2006, with mandatory one-year breaks after completing two consecutive terms.