New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep grief over the sudden and untimely demise of senior journalist Payal Mehta, remembering her commitment to ground-level reporting, nuanced understanding of national issues and the kindness and warmth with which she touched the lives of those around her.

According to reports, Mehta, a prominent political journalist associated with Network18, passed away in Mumbai after she suddenly experienced physical uneasiness late on Saturday night. She was reportedly rushed to a local hospital at around 2 am, but died before medical treatment could be administered.

In a condolence message posted on social media platform X, Modi described Mehta as a hardworking journalist who r...