New York, Nov. 3 -- India and Israel cast opposing votes against a draft resolution concerning conventional arms control at regional and subregional levels, tabled by Pakistan and Belarus at the United Nations, with New Delhi emphasising that national security concerns cannot be restricted by regional borders.

The aforementioned draft resolution, titled 'General and complete disarmament: Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels', secured approval within the UN General Assembly's First Committee, recording 180 votes in favour, two against and zero abstentions.

Notably, New Delhi and Tel Aviv stood as the only nations opposing the measure within the 193-member international body.

Elucidating the nation's stance, A...