GENERAL20 Sept 2026
Senior journalist Payal Mehta dies, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi offer condolences
Senior journalist Payal Mehta of CNN-News18 passed away early on Sunday in Mumbai. She was 46, and she felt unwell while visiting the city. She was taken to hospital around 2 am and died before treatment began. She is remembered as a hard-working reporter who covered Parliament, the government and the BJP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders offered condolences.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Payal Mehta, 46, was a senior journalist with CNN-News18 who covered Parliament, the government and the BJP.
- She developed uneasiness during a visit to Mumbai and was taken to hospital around 2 am, where she passed away before treatment could begin.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Rahul Gandhi and other leaders condoled her death and offered support to her family and colleagues.
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