India, Jan. 25 -- The first Republic Day Parade since Operation Sindoor will make history with many a first. From trailblazing women at the forefront to an animal contingent and cinema tableau, here's what will steal the show:

Indian Army will showcase its newly raised Bhairav units - light commando battalions trained for speed, drones, and border operations along key border areas. The elite formations will march down Kartavya Path for the first time. They are trained for extreme conditions.

Simran Bala, Assistant Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is a 26-year-old from Jammu and Kashmir. She will lead an all-men contingent, making her the first female officer to command over 140 male personnel at the annual national event....