India is celebrating the country's 70th Republic Day today in Delhi with a ceremony which will see several "firsts" in the event's history with grand military parade, stunts and electric dance performances. /VCG Photo

This year’s celebration is thought to be a dazzling display of women power for the first time, with an all-women Assam Rifles contingent in the lead, a team of women officers performing bike stunts and other forces led by women officers as well. /VCG Photo

A team of female officers is expected to exhibit bike stunts as part of India's iconic, world record-breaking "Daredevils Motorcycle Display Team," which is known for their gravity-defying performance at past Republic Day parades. /VCG Photo

In addition, multifarious folk dances are all set to enthrall the audience, and veterans aged over 90 years will also take part in the Republic Day parade for the first time. /VCG Photo