Payal Mehta, a senior journalist with CNN-News18 , passed away in the early hours of Sunday (September 20, 2026) in Mumbai.
Before any treatment could be administered, her pulse went silent.” Around 2 a.m. she was taken to the hospital.
In a post on X , senior journalist Sheela Bhatt said, “On a visit to Mumbai, she developed uneasiness.
Ms. Mehta was known as a hard-working journalist who covered the Parliament, the government and the BJP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and other Union ministers condoled Ms. Mehta’s death. “Her sudden and untimely passing is extremely saddening. My condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. May they find strength in this difficult hour. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his deep shock and sadness at the news of Mehta’s passing. “She has left us far too soon. Ms. “Had just attended her father’s prayer service a few days ago. Ms. Payal used to be as regular as me in Parliament during sessions. She was a true professional journalist. Heartfelt prayers for her departed soul. Om Shanti,” Mr. Before any treatment could be administered, her pulse went silent”.
Around 2 am she was taken to the hospital.
“Payal Mehta Ji was a hardworking journalist who remained firmly connected to the ground, bringing a deep understanding of national issues to her reporting,” PM Modi said in a post on X . Om Shanti,” he said. Payal was an extremely hardworking and dedicated journalist who covered the Parliament beat with great commitment and professionalism,” he said. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said he was deeply shocked by the news of Mehta’s passing. Rijiju said. Earlier reporting noted: In a post on X, senior journalist Sheela Bhatt said, “On a visit to Mumbai, she developed uneasiness.
Earlier reporting noted: Prime Minister Narendra Modi , Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and other Union ministers condoled Mehta’s death. Earlier reporting noted: Mehta was known as a hard-working journalist who covered the Parliament, the government and the BJP.
Assam Chief Minister Sarma expressed his sadness upon hearing of Mehta’s passing. “I have known her for a long time. She was full of life and brought an infectious energy to everything she did.
Yet for all her dedication to her work, what stood out most was how deeply she valued her relationships,” he said.
