New Delhi, July 14 -- Football fans in Bengaluru will be able to enjoy late-night screenings of the FIFA World Cup semifinals and final with food service available well beyond the usual closing hours. The Karnataka government has permitted hotels and restaurants in the city to extend food service timings until 3:30 am on July 14, 15 and 19, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Tuesday.

The decision came following a request from the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), allowing establishments to continue serving food beyond the usual 1 am cut-off on the specified dates.

"Following a request from the National Restaurant Association of India, our government has permitted hotels and restaurants in Bengaluru to extend food s...