India marked the 78th Independence Day on August 15 (Thursday), as millions recalled the historic midnight moment when the country gained its freedom from British rule in 1947.&nbsp;

To celebrate the day, many people shared their patriotic spirit on social media. Among them, one author went viral after he shared a soul-stirring video of the national anthem, hours before Independence Day.

In the viral video, the man is seen playing the two versions of the country's national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' on harmonica as well as guitar.&nbsp;

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Many netizens were left mesmerised by the video which also displayed the power music holds in uniting and inspiring a country.

''On the eve of our #IndependenceDay2024, here are two versions of our National Anthem -- One on the guitar, and the other on the harmonica. Dedicated to all those who defend us,'' wrote Arun Krishnan, as he posted the two videos.

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<h2>Here's how netizens reacted to the viral video</h2>

The video shared by the author went viral and received more than 12,000 views along with numerous comments.&nbsp;

The netizens praised the artist and expressed their gratitude for the soulful performance. ''Excellent rendition in both. I also noted that you stood when playing. Hats off!'' wrote a user.

''Wow, I loved the harmonica version even more. You are blessed by MA Saraswati in more ways than one. Vande Mataram," commented another.

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''How the instruments bring out very different flavours. Harmonica sounded so cheerful.'' A fourth added, ''Awesome! Melodiously rendered," posted a third user.

The Indians celebrate Independence Day with a lot of enthusiasm as people hoist national flags and decorate places to commemorate the day.

(With inputs from agencies)

India marked the 78th Independence Day on August 15 (Thursday), as millions recalled the historic midnight moment when the country gained its freedom from British rule in 1947.

India marked the 78th Independence Day on August 15 (Thursday), as millions recalled the historic midnight moment when the country gained its freedom from British rule in 1947. To celebrate the day, many people shared their patriotic spirit on social media. Among them, one author went viral after he shared a soul-stirring video of the national anthem, hours before Independence Day. In the viral video, the man is seen playing the two versions of the country's national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' on harmonica as well as guitar. Also Read: Independence Day 2024: PM Modi dons leheriya turban; take a look at his iconic headgears over the years Many netizens were left mesmerised by the video which also displayed the power music holds in uniting and inspiring a country. ''On the eve of our #IndependenceDay2024, here are two versions of our National Anthem -- One on the guitar, and the other on the harmonica. Dedicated to all those who defend us,'' wrote Arun Krishnan, as he posted the two videos. On the eve of our #IndependenceDay2024 , here are two versions of our National Anthem -- One on the guitar, and the other on the harmonica. Dedicated to all those who defend us!#BharatMataKiJai #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/Pck1BPxxm4 — Arun Krishnan 🇮🇳 (@ArunKrishnan_) August 14, 2024 × Here's how netizens reacted to the viral video The video shared by the author went viral and received more than 12,000 views along with numerous comments. The netizens praised the artist and expressed their gratitude for the soulful performance. ''Excellent rendition in both. I also noted that you stood when playing. Hats off!'' wrote a user. ''Wow, I loved the harmonica version even more. You are blessed by MA Saraswati in more ways than one. Vande Mataram," commented another. Watch: Independence Day 2024: 'India will be the cradle of global industry soon', says PM Modi ''How the instruments bring out very different flavours. Harmonica sounded so cheerful.'' A fourth added, ''Awesome! Melodiously rendered," posted a third user. The Indians celebrate Independence Day with a lot of enthusiasm as people hoist national flags and decorate places to commemorate the day. (With inputs from agencies)

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A murder suspect who police said posted a video on Facebook of the killing of a Cleveland man fatally shot himself after a &quot;brief pursuit&quot; by Pennsylvania State Police officers on Tuesday, police said.

Steve Stephens was accused of shooting Robert Godwin Sr, 74, on a sidewalk on Sunday before fleeing in a car and uploading a video of the murder to Facebook, becoming the focus of a nationwide manhunt.

Pennsylvania State Police officers found Stephens in Erie County, Pennsylvania, after getting a tip from the public that his white Ford Fusion was parked outside a McDonald&#39;s fast-food restaurant, Calvin Williams, the Cleveland police chief, told a news conference.

After a brief chase, Stephens stopped his vehicle, Williams said.

&quot;As the officers approached that vehicle Steve Stephens took his own life,&quot; Williams said. &quot;We would have preferred that it had not ended this way,&quot; he added, saying he and the community would have had &quot;a lot of questions&quot; for Stephens.

Stephens, who had no prior criminal record, was not suspected in any other killings, Cleveland officials said. Stephens said in a separate video on Facebook on Sunday that he had already killed a dozen others.

The shooting marked the latest video clip of a violent crime to turn up on Facebook, raising questions about how the world&#39;s biggest social media network moderates content.

The company will do all it can to prevent content like Stephens&#39; post, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg told Facebook&#39;s annual conference for software developers on Tuesday in San Jose.

Facebook on Monday said it would review how it monitors violent footage and other objectionable material in response to the killing after Stephens&#39; post was visible on the social media site for about two hours.

Stephens is not believed to have known Godwin, a retired foundry worker who media reports said spent Easter Sunday morning with his son and daughter-in-law before he was killed.

Beech Brook, a behavioural health facility in a Cleveland suburb where Stephens had worked since 2008, said in a statement on Tuesday that Stephens had cleared an extensive background check.

In interviews before Stephens&#39; death, some of Godwin&#39;s relatives forgave his killer.

&quot;I forgive him because we are all sinners,&quot; Robby Miller, Godwin&#39;s son, said in an interview with CNN.

Others were less sympathetic.

&quot;All I can say is that I wish he had gone down in a hail of 100 bullets,&quot; Godwin&#39;s daughter, Brenda Haymon, told CNN. &quot;I wish it had gone down like that instead of him shooting himself.&quot;

(Reuters)

Steve Stephens was accused of shooting Robert Godwin Sr, 74, on a sidewalk on Sunday and posting the video on Facebook

A murder suspect who police said posted a video on Facebook of the killing of a Cleveland man fatally shot himself after a "brief pursuit" by Pennsylvania State Police officers on Tuesday, police said. Steve Stephens was accused of shooting Robert Godwin Sr, 74, on a sidewalk on Sunday before fleeing in a car and uploading a video of the murder to Facebook, becoming the focus of a nationwide manhunt. Pennsylvania State Police officers found Stephens in Erie County, Pennsylvania, after getting a tip from the public that his white Ford Fusion was parked outside a McDonald's fast-food restaurant, Calvin Williams, the Cleveland police chief, told a news conference. After a brief chase, Stephens stopped his vehicle, Williams said. "As the officers approached that vehicle Steve Stephens took his own life," Williams said. "We would have preferred that it had not ended this way," he added, saying he and the community would have had "a lot of questions" for Stephens. Stephens, who had no prior criminal record, was not suspected in any other killings, Cleveland officials said. Stephens said in a separate video on Facebook on Sunday that he had already killed a dozen others. The shooting marked the latest video clip of a violent crime to turn up on Facebook, raising questions about how the world's biggest social media network moderates content. The company will do all it can to prevent content like Stephens' post, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg told Facebook's annual conference for software developers on Tuesday in San Jose. Facebook on Monday said it would review how it monitors violent footage and other objectionable material in response to the killing after Stephens' post was visible on the social media site for about two hours. Stephens is not believed to have known Godwin, a retired foundry worker who media reports said spent Easter Sunday morning with his son and daughter-in-law before he was killed. Beech Brook, a behavioural health facility in a Cleveland suburb where Stephens had worked since 2008, said in a statement on Tuesday that Stephens had cleared an extensive background check. In interviews before Stephens' death, some of Godwin's relatives forgave his killer. "I forgive him because we are all sinners," Robby Miller, Godwin's son, said in an interview with CNN. Others were less sympathetic. "All I can say is that I wish he had gone down in a hail of 100 bullets," Godwin's daughter, Brenda Haymon, told CNN. "I wish it had gone down like that instead of him shooting himself." (Reuters)

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