September 20, 2026 10:52 AM
Journalist Payal Mehta passes away in Mumbai at 46; PM Modi expresses grief
Journalist Payal Mehta, 46, an Assistant Editor with CNN-News18, passed away in Mumbai early Sunday. According to her colleagues, Mehta developed uneasiness late Saturday night and was taken to a hospital at around 2 a.m. However, doctors could not find a pulse before treatment could be administered. Condoling her demise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Mehta as a hardworking journalist who remained closely connected with the ground and brought a deep understanding of national issues to...