Morning Digest: Trump’s sweeping tariffs, including 104% on China, to take effect today; Registrar General of India warns over delay in reporting events of birth and death, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 9, 2025

Registrar General of India cautions hospitals over delay in reporting events of birth, death

The Registrar General of India’s (RGI) office has cautioned private and government hospitals that they must report incidents of birth and death within 21 days, after it was found that many medical institutions were flouting the law, delaying universal registration. 

New U.S. tariffs on China to hit 104% on April 9: White House

The United States and China hurtled towards an all-out trade war, locked in a high stakes game of brinkmanship as President Donald Trump prepared to unleash a wave of tariffs against dozens of partners.

With global uncertainties multiplying, countries choosing bilateral arrangements over multilateralism: Nirmala Sitharaman

In an increasingly fragmented and multipolar world, countries are prioritising bilateral arrangements, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

Governor cannot change mind second time, says SC