Ananya Lohia , Chennai - Football fever has gripped Kerala as the state government declared a holiday for all schools under the General Education Department on Monday, allowing students to stay up and watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
The decision came after students requested a holiday to watch the blockbuster final between defending champions Argentina and European champions Spain, scheduled to kick off at 12:30 am IST on Monday. General Education Minister N. Samsudheen announced the holiday on social media, while leaders across party lines, including former Education Minister V. Sivankutty, also supported the move.
The World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium will not only feature Lionel Messi's Argentina taking on an unbeaten Spain but will also include the tournament's first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show. Performances by global stars including Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy and Coldplay are expected, while US President Donald Trump is likely to attend the trophy presentation.
With football passion reaching its peak, Kerala's unique decision reflects the state's deep love for the sport as millions of fans prepare for one of the biggest nights in world football.
Pralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the Union Education Ministry following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation amid the exam paper leak controversy.
Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders across the country paid tribute to the brave soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War.
India honours its Kargil heroes at the 1999 wars lessons on vigilance and intelligence remain relevant today.
The Centre has proposed tougher anti-cheating laws, increasing jail terms and fines to crack down on paper leaks and organised exam fraud.
After Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, the CJP said it will decide its next demands based on the government’s response, signalling the protests are not over.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned after weeks of student protests over alleged exam paper leaks, marking a major political development.
The Centre and CJP held a two hour meeting.
The Centre sought time till Saturday to respond the CJP demand for Dharmendra Pradhan resignation.
The Congress and the CJP intensified protests over the NEET paper leak as the Centre prepared for crucial talks with students leaders in Delhi.
Opposition protests over the paper leak row disrupted Parliament for the fifth straight day.
PM Modi announced a tougher anti paper leak law as the Centre prepared for fresh talks with the CJP.
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26 day hunger strike after talks with the Centre.
PM Modi's fast-track court announcement sparked fresh demands for education reforms and Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
The Centre offered fresh talks with CJP, but the outfit insisted any dialogue must take place at Jantar Mantar.
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