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Senior Journalist Payal Mehta Passes Away; PM Modi Expresses Deep Condolences

Senior journalist Payal Mehta passed away at the age of 46 in Mumbai on September 20, 2026, following a sudden medical emergency. Mehta, who was serving as an Assistant Editor at CNN-News18 (Network18), developed uneasiness late Saturday night and was rushed to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences on her demise and remembered her…

Free Press Journal 20/9/2026, 9:55:07 am IST

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09:55 Free Press Journal Senior Journalist Payal Mehta Passes Away; PM Modi Expresses Deep Condolences
11:16 Times of India India Senior journalist Payal Mehta passes away at age of 46; PM Modi, Amit Shah offer condolences

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