| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Tulu as Second Additional Administrative Language | Tulu declared the second additional administrative language in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts, Karnataka. Announced by Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on September 18, 2026, after the Cabinet meeting in Mangaluru. Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in these districts and Kasaragod district of Kerala. |
| New Tourism Policy for Coastal and Malnad Areas | Cabinet approved a tourism policy to promote tourism infrastructure and attract investment. Tourism schemes classified as infrastructural schemes, with incentives for greenfield tourism. Focus on overcoming challenges posed by long monsoon seasons. |

