The Economic Times

Karnataka slams Centre over Madurai airport upgrade, seeks international tag for Hubballi, Belagavi

Karnataka's Congress-led government has strongly criticized the Union's recent decision to elevate Madurai Airport to international status, deeming it an act of discrimination. Minister MB Patil pointed out that Hubballi and Belagavi airports still await similar upgrades, suggesting that this decision seems strategically timed ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections.