Senior Journalist Payal Mehta of CNN-News 18 is no more, PM Modi, other leaders condole demise
Babushahi Network
New Delhi, September 20, 2026:
Senior journalist Payal Mehta of CNN-News18 died after a brief illness on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was 46.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several leaders from different political parties have condoled Mehta’s demise and expressed grief over the loss of the senior journalist.
According to a memorial message issued by her family, Mehta was born on September 22, 1979, and died just two days before her 47th birthday. 
The family said her presence would be deeply missed, while her love and guiding values would continue to remain with those who knew her.
Mehta's last rites are scheduled to be held at 1:30 pm on Sunday at Chandanwadi Crematorium on Maharshi Karve Road in Chandan Wadi, Kalbadevi, Mumbai.
The funeral ceremonies are being conducted by her family. Relatives, friends and well-wishers have been invited to pay their final respects.