India, Oct. 8 -- The Senate confirmed Sergio Gor as the next United States Ambassador to India, a key diplomatic posting in a region of growing geopolitical significance.

Gor, a 38-year-old, is already a seasoned political operator and a trusted insider of President Donald Trump.

His nomination was confirmed on Tuesday as part of an en bloc Senate vote that approved 107 appointments despite a US government shutdown. The final tally was 51 in favour, 47 against.

Among the other nominees confirmed were Paul Kapur of California as Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs and Anjani Sinha of Florida as Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore.

A longtime Trump ally, Gor, was nominated in August not only to serve as Ambassador t...