People, Positions and Obituaries · 13 August 2026
PM Modi Releases Former President Ram Nath Kovind's Autobiography
Exam-focused facts from the 13 August 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind titled 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles' on August 12, 2026.
- The release event was held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.
- Ram Nath Kovind served as the 14th President of India.
- The autobiography includes detailed accounts of Kovind's experiences with former Prime Minister Morarji Desai.
- Kovind continued to work on important issues like 'One Nation, One Election' after his presidential tenure.
- PM Modi urged the youth to read autobiographies and avoid shortcuts and social media trends.