The CNN-News18 assistant editor was widely respected across party lines for her tireless coverage of Parliament and national politics.
Senior political journalist and CNN-News18 assistant editor Payal Mehta has died suddenly at the age of 46 while visiting Mumbai. Mehta developed a sudden illness early on Sunday morning and passed away before treatment could be administered. Her death has prompted widespread tributes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, opposition leaders, and media colleagues.
The legendary Colaba restaurant was shut down alongside three other city eateries in a sweeping pre-festival crackdown by the state's food safety regulator.
The Cockroach Janta Party leader's visit to affected villages follows a High Court notice over severe hospital overcrowding and contaminated drinking water.
