New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- Bengaluru's Namma Metro will begin operations on the first section of its Pink Line on Saturday, November 14, bringing an additional 7.5-km elevated corridor along Bannerghatta Road into service. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the stretch on Friday after travelling between Tavarekere and IIMB stations.

The development marks an important milestone for the city's metro network, taking its total operational length beyond 100 km for the first time.

"This is a long-awaited moment for Bengaluru residents. The Pink Line is at the happy juncture of beginning partial operations," Minister Gowda said during a press conference on Wednesday.

The newly opened section covers the stretch between Kalena Agrahara and Tav...