The relaxation will apply on July 14, July 15 and July 19, when key FIFA World Cup fixtures are scheduled to be played late at night in India because of the time difference with the host country

The Karnataka government has allowed hotels and restaurants in Bengaluru to serve food until 3:30 am on July 14, 15 and 19 to facilitate late-night FIFA World Cup match screenings. The move, announced by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, follows a request from the NRAI