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.