Hyderabad, July 18 -- Responding to requests from thousands of football enthusiasts, the Telangana government has permitted hotels, restaurants, pubs and other establishments to screen the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain live.
The match, scheduled to begin at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday night (early Monday), may be screened until its conclusion under the special permission granted by the government.
The government has also directed the police and traffic departments to enforce security measures similar to those in place during New Year's Eve celebrations. Strict action will be taken against motorists found driving under the influence of alcohol to ensure public safety during the late-night event, an official statement said on Sa...