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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…
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| Time IST | Outlet | Their headline |
|---|---|---|
| 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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