An Indian all-female military contingent marches during the nation's Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. (AFP Photo)
New Delhi:
The 66th Republic Day celebrations was marked by many firsts. Here are some of the never-seen before events from this years Republic Day which hosted US President Barack Obama as the chief guest.
The 2015 Republic Day witnessed the first ever march by an all-women contingent drawn from the army, navy and air force.
A US President was the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade for the first time.
The recently acquired long-range maritime surveillance and anti-submarine aircraft P-8I and the advanced fighter jet MiG-29 K made their maiden appearance.
President Pranab Mukherjee and US President Barack Obama arrived in different motorcades, a departure from the standard practice of arriving together.
CRPF's anti-naxal special forces Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) marched on the Rajpath for the first time.
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