/* ============================================================
   आज ख़बर / AAJ KHABAR — Modern News Portal (Fluid & Responsive)
   ============================================================ */

/* Fonts preloaded asynchronously in header */

:root {
  --red:        #e60012;
  --red-dark:   #b3000e;
  --red-hot:    #ff1a2e;
  --ink:        #1e293b;
  --ink-soft:   #334155;
  --ink-body:   #343a40;
  --meta:       #64748b;
  --line:       #e2e8f0;
  --bg:         #ffffff;
  --bg-soft:    #f8fafc;
  --bg-warm:    #fafaf9;
  --dark:       #0b0f19;
  --yellow:     #fbbf24;
  --font-body:  'Inter', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Inter', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-logo:  'Inter', 'Teko', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', sans-serif;
  --wrap:       1220px;
  --radius-sm:  6px;
  --radius-md:  12px;
  --radius-lg:  16px;
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-lg:  0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  --transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --ink:        #f8fafc;
  --ink-soft:   #e2e8f0;
  --ink-body:   #e2e8f0;
  --meta:       #94a3b8;
  --line:       #1e293b;
  --bg:         #0b0f19;
  --bg-soft:    #111827;
  --bg-warm:    #1f2937;
  --dark:       #030712;
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  --shadow-lg:  0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}

* { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior:smooth; overflow-x: clip; }
body { font-family:var(--font-body); color:var(--ink); background:var(--bg); line-height:1.6; -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale; overflow-x:clip; min-height: 100vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column; top: 0 !important; transition: background-color 0.3s, color 0.3s; width: 100%; max-width: 100vw; }
img { max-width:100%; height: auto; display:block; content-visibility: auto; }
.thumb img, .card img, .hero-grid img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; background-color: transparent; }
a { color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul { list-style:none; }
.wrap { max-width:var(--wrap, 1220px); margin:0 auto; padding:0 20px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; }

/* General Layout Grids */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2.2fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 32px; width: 100%; align-items: start; }

.sec-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--red); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sec-head h2 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; background: var(--red); padding: 6px 18px; border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-sm); border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-sm); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; position: relative; margin: 0; }
.sec-head h2::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -10px; top: 0; bottom: 0; border-top: 16px solid transparent; border-bottom: 16px solid transparent; border-left: 10px solid var(--red); }


/* Hide Google Translate Toolbar Banner */
.goog-te-banner-frame, .skiptranslate, .goog-te-spinner-pos { display: none !important; }
body { top: 0px !important; position: static !important; }
#google_translate_element { display: none !important; }

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero, .cat-block, .stories-band, .video-band {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

/* ---------- Progress Bar ---------- */
.progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow), var(--red-hot));
  z-index: 2000;
  transition: width .08s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,26,46,.4);
}

/* ---------- Top Strip (Z-Index Fixed to 3000) ---------- */
.topbar { background:var(--dark); color:#9ca3af; font-size:.76rem; position:relative; z-index:999999 !important; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); width:100%; }
.topbar .wrap { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; height:34px; gap:14px; width:100%; max-width:1440px; }
.topbar-left { display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:center; min-width:0; flex-shrink:1; overflow:hidden; }
.topbar-date { color:#d1d5db; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.75rem; }
.topbar-links { display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap; flex-shrink:1; }
.topbar-links a { color:#9ca3af; transition:color .2s; font-weight:500; white-space:nowrap; font-size:0.74rem; }
.topbar-links a:hover { color:#fff; }

.topbar-right { display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; position:relative; z-index:3001; flex-shrink:0; margin-left:auto; }
.google-preferred-btn { flex-shrink:0; white-space:nowrap; }

/* Language Selector Pill */
.lang-dropdown { position:relative; display:inline-block; z-index:999999; }
.lang-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #111827;
  color: #f3f4f6;
  border: 1px solid #374151;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.lang-btn:hover, .lang-dropdown.open .lang-btn { background: #1f2937; color: #fff; border-color: var(--red); }
.lang-btn .in-badge {
  background: #374151;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
}

.lang-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  right: 0;
  margin-top: 4px;
  background: #0f172a;
  border: 1px solid #334155;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  min-width: 230px;
  max-height: 330px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 2147483647;
  padding: 8px 6px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #e60012 #1e293b;
}

/* Safe Hover Bridge - Ensures cursor NEVER loses hover when moving to menu */
.lang-menu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  left: -25px;
  right: -25px;
  height: 24px;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.lang-dropdown:hover .lang-menu, 
.lang-dropdown:focus-within .lang-menu,
.lang-dropdown.open .lang-menu { 
  display: block !important; 
}

.lang-menu a, .lang-menu button {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100% !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 9px 14px !important;
  color: #f1f5f9 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: all .15s ease;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}
.lang-menu a:hover, .lang-menu button:hover {
  background: #e60012 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
.lang-menu a.active-lang {
  background: rgba(230, 0, 18, 0.2) !important;
  color: #ff4d4d !important;
  border-left: 3px solid #e60012;
}

/* Vector SVG Social Icons Container */
.social-strip { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.social-dot {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f3f4f6;
  color: #111827;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.social-dot svg { fill: currentColor; width: 14px; height: 14px; display: block; }
.social-dot:hover {
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230,0,18,.3);
}

/* Google Preferred Source Button */
.google-preferred-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #dadce0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #3c4043;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.google-preferred-btn:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(66,133,244,.25);
  border-color: #4285f4;
  color: #4285f4;
}
.google-preferred-text { display: inline; }

/* Fixed Containment for Mobile Ticker & Header to Eliminate CLS (0.00) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .breaking-news-bar, .ticker-wrap {
    height: 38px !important;
    max-height: 38px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    contain: size layout;
  }
  .masthead {
    min-height: 60px !important;
    contain: size layout;
  }
}

/* ---------- Masthead Header & Category Nav Bar Alignment ---------- */
.masthead { background:var(--bg); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); position:-webkit-sticky !important; position:sticky !important; top:0 !important; z-index:99999 !important; backdrop-filter:blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px); box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); transition: all 0.25s ease; }
.masthead-inner { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:18px; height:58px; }

/* TALKAAJ OFFICIAL LOGO LINK */
.logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 12px;
  padding: 2px 0;
}
.header-logo-img {
  height: 40px;
  max-height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.header-logo-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.drawer-logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 180px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 58px;
  max-height: 62px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 240px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-logo-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Clean Category Navigation */
.mainnav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mainnav a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .84rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mainnav a:hover { background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--red); }
.mainnav a.active { background: var(--red); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(230,0,18,.3); }

/* MORE Dropdown Component */
.more-nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  z-index: 10001;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: -12px;
}

.more-nav-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.more-nav-btn:hover, .more-nav-dropdown:hover .more-nav-btn, .more-nav-dropdown.open .more-nav-btn {
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--red);
}

.more-nav-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--bg, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid var(--line, #cbd5e1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  min-width: 190px;
  max-height: 360px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 99999;
  padding: 6px 0;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .more-nav-menu,
body.dark-mode .more-nav-menu {
  background: #0f172a;
  border-color: #1e293b;
}

.more-nav-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -25px;
  left: -25px;
  right: -25px;
  height: 25px;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.more-nav-dropdown:hover .more-nav-menu, 
.more-nav-dropdown:focus-within .more-nav-menu,
.more-nav-dropdown.open .more-nav-menu {
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.more-nav-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  color: var(--ink, #0f172a);
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line, #f1f5f9);
  text-align: left;
  text-decoration: none;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .more-nav-menu a,
body.dark-mode .more-nav-menu a {
  color: #f8fafc;
  border-color: #1e293b;
}

.more-nav-menu a:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.more-nav-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--red, #ef4444) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.head-actions { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-shrink:0; margin-left:auto; }
.btn-livetv { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; background:var(--red); color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:.8rem; padding:8px 18px; border-radius:999px; transition:var(--transition); box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(230,0,18,.3); flex-shrink:0; }
.btn-livetv:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(230,0,18,.4); }
.btn-live-stream { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e60012 0%,#b30009 100%); color:#fff !important; font-weight:800; font-size:.8rem; padding:8px 16px; border-radius:999px; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--transition); box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(230,0,18,.4); flex-shrink:0; letter-spacing:0.5px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.btn-live-stream:hover { transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.03); box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(230,0,18,.6); background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff1a2e 0%,#d40011 100%); }
.live-txt-mobile { display:none; }
.live-dot { width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff; animation:pulse 1.5s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6)} 50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0)} }
.btn-search, .btn-theme { background:var(--bg-soft); border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.1rem; cursor:pointer; padding:10px; border-radius:50%; width:40px; height:40px; display:grid; place-items:center; transition:var(--transition); flex-shrink:0; }
.btn-search:hover, .btn-theme:hover { background:var(--red); color:#fff; border-color:var(--red); transform: scale(1.05); }
.btn-login-nav { transition: all 0.2s ease; }
.btn-login-nav:hover { background: var(--red) !important; color: #fff !important; border-color: var(--red) !important; }
.btn-login-nav:hover i, .btn-login-nav:hover span { color: #fff !important; }

/* ---------- Breaking News Ticker ---------- */
.ticker { background:var(--bg); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); display:flex; align-items:center; height:38px; overflow:hidden; position:relative; }
.ticker::before { content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:110px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--red-dark)); z-index:2; }
.ticker-label { background:transparent; color:#fff; font-weight:800; font-size:.74rem; letter-spacing:.5px; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; padding:0 14px; flex-shrink:0; position:relative; z-index:3; }
.ticker-label .txt-mobile { display: none; }
.ticker-label .txt-desktop { display: inline; }
.blink { width:7px; height:7px; background:var(--yellow); border-radius:50%; animation:pulse 1.2s infinite; }
.ticker-track { display:flex; gap:50px; white-space:nowrap; animation:ticker 35s linear infinite; padding-left:24px; }
.ticker:hover .ticker-track { animation-play-state:paused; }
.ticker-track span { font-weight:600; font-size:.84rem; color:var(--ink-soft); position:relative; }
.ticker-track span::before { content:""; position:absolute; left:-25px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--red); }
@keyframes ticker { from{transform:translateX(0)} to{transform:translateX(-50%)} }

/* ---------- Thumbnails (Default Aspect Ratio 16:9) ---------- */
.thumb { position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius-md); background:#0f0f0f; display:block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.thumb img { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:left center; transition:transform .5s ease; }
.lead .thumb img { object-position: left top; }
.card:hover img, .lead:hover img { transform:scale(1.06); }

/* Sleek, Modern, Unobtrusive Category Badges (Top-Left Position) */
.badge-cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  bottom: auto;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82);
  color: #f8fafc;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.card:hover .badge-cat {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.badge-video { position:absolute; right:10px; bottom:10px; width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(0,0,0,.75); display:grid; place-items:center; color:#fff; font-size:.8rem; padding-left:2px; backdrop-filter:blur(8px); transition:var(--transition); z-index: 2; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.card:hover .badge-video { transform:scale(1.08); background:var(--red); }
.badge-live { position:absolute; left:10px; top:10px; background:var(--red-hot); color:#fff; font-size:.66rem; font-weight:800; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:6px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(255,26,46,.45); z-index: 3; }
.badge-live .live-dot { background:#fff; width:5px; height:5px; }

/* ---------- Hero Auto-Slider Carousel Layout ---------- */
.hero { padding:24px 0 28px; }
.hero-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1.85fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap:28px; width: 100%; align-items: start; }

.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-slide .lead {
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* Slider Controls - Sleek, Modern, Semi-Transparent */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0.82;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.9);
  border-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.9);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  opacity: 1;
}

.slider-arrow.prev { left: 14px; }
.slider-arrow.next { right: 14px; }

/* Slider Dots */
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  gap: 7px;
  align-items: center;
}

.slider-dots .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-dots .dot.active, .slider-dots .dot:hover {
  background: var(--red);
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(230,0,18,0.6);
}

.lead { display:block; position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); transition: var(--transition); }
.lead:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.lead .thumb { border-radius:0; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.lead-content { position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; padding:40px 28px 28px; background:linear-gradient(transparent 10%,rgba(0,0,0,.85) 60%); color:#fff; }
.lead h1, .lead h2, .lead .slide-title { font-size:1.85rem; font-weight:800; line-height:1.25; margin-top:0; transition:color .15s; text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.lead:hover h1, .lead:hover h2, .lead:hover .slide-title { color:var(--yellow); }
.lead p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size:1rem; margin-top:8px; max-width:90%; }
.lead .meta { color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size:.8rem; margin-top:10px; font-weight:500; display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; }
.lead .meta .cat { color:var(--yellow); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.5px; }

/* 3x3 Grid - Symmetrical Line-Clamped Uniform Card Heights */
.sub-leads { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:16px; margin-top:20px; }
.card { display:flex; flex-direction:column; position:relative; height:100%; box-sizing:border-box; }
.card .thumb { border-radius:var(--radius-md); aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; flex-shrink:0; }
.card h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.38;
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: var(--ink);
  display: -webkit-box !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  min-height: 2.76em !important;
  max-height: 2.76em !important;
}
.card:hover h3 { color:var(--red); }
.card .meta { color:var(--meta); font-size:.75rem; margin-top:auto; padding-top:6px; font-weight:500; }

/* ---------- Latest Sidebar ---------- */
.side { border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; align-self:start; background:var(--bg); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); }
.side-head { background:var(--dark); color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:.95rem; padding:14px 18px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
.live-chip { background:var(--red); font-size:.68rem; font-weight:800; padding:4px 12px; border-radius:999px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(230,0,18,.3); }
.latest { max-height:540px; overflow-y:auto; overflow-x:hidden; }
.latest li { border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.latest li:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.latest a { display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; padding:12px 16px; transition:var(--transition); border-left:3px solid transparent; width:100%; box-sizing:border-box; }
.latest a:hover { background:var(--bg-soft); border-left-color:var(--red); }
.lthumb { width:105px; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); flex-shrink:0; overflow:hidden; position:relative; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); background: #0f0f0f; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.lthumb img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center; transition:transform .3s ease; }
.latest a:hover .lthumb img { transform:scale(1.04); }
.latest .txt { flex:1; min-width:0; }
.latest .time { color:var(--meta); font-size:.74rem; font-weight:600; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin-bottom:3px; }
.latest h4, .latest .item-title { font-size:.87rem; font-weight:600; line-height:1.45; transition:color .2s; }
.latest a:hover h4, .latest a:hover .item-title { color:var(--red); }

/* ---------- Smart Multi-Ad Sidebar Engine ---------- */
.sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.side-box {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.side-box .side-head {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* In-Feed Native Ad Banner inside Latest News List */
.sidebar-infeed-ad {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  list-style: none;
}

.ad-native-unit {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.ad-native-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ad-badge {
  background: #fbbf24;
  color: #111;
  font-size: .62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.ad-sponsor {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--meta);
}

.ad-native-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}

.ad-native-link h4 {
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color .2s;
  margin: 2px 0;
}

.ad-native-link:hover h4 {
  color: var(--red);
}

.ad-native-domain {
  font-size: .68rem;
  color: var(--meta);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Sponsored Banner Ad Card (300x250) */
.sidebar-ad-card {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
}

.ad-header-label {
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--meta);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ad-banner-300 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18181b 0%, #27272a 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.ad-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 10px;
  font-size: .65rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ad-main-content h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ad-main-content p {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: #d4d4d8;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.btn-ad-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(230,0,18,0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-ad-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(230,0,18,0.6);
}

/* Sticky Vertical Multi-Ad Unit */
.sticky-multi-ad-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 10;
}

.multi-ad-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.multi-ad-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.multi-ad-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--red);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.badge-g {
  background: #4285F4;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.multi-ad-txt h5 {
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.multi-ad-txt .ad-url {
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: var(--meta);
}

/* ---------- Live TV Band ---------- */
.tvband { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--dark) 0%,#1a0a0a 50%,var(--red-dark) 100%); color:#fff; margin:0; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.tvband .wrap { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; padding:20px 20px; position:relative; z-index:1; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.tvband-title { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; font-weight:800; font-size:1.3rem; }
.tvband-title .live-chip { background:var(--red-hot); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:800; padding:4px 12px; border-radius:999px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; letter-spacing:1px; box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(255,26,46,.4); }
.tvband p { color:#d4d4d8; font-size:.9rem; flex:1; min-width:220px; }
.btn-watch { background:var(--yellow); color:#1a1a1a; font-weight:800; font-size:.85rem; padding:12px 28px; border-radius:999px; transition:var(--transition); flex-shrink:0; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(251,191,36,.3); }
.btn-watch:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(251,191,36,.4); }

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY BLOCK DESIGN (COMPACT TIGHT GAP FOR 4 STACKED CARDS)
   ============================================================ */
.cat-block { margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; }

/* Header with Underline Bar & Red View All Button */
.cat-block-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cat-block-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
}

.cat-block-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -14px;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--red);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.btn-view-all {
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(230,0,18,.3);
  letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.btn-view-all:hover {
  background: var(--red-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(230,0,18,.4);
}

/* Category Grid: Featured Card (Left) + 4 Stacked Cards (Right) */
.cat-block-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Left Featured Card */
.cat-feat-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cat-feat-card a {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.cat-feat-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #d1d5db;
}

.cat-feat-card .feat-img {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f0f0f;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cat-feat-card .feat-img img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.cat-feat-card:hover .feat-img img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.cat-feat-card .feat-content {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.cat-feat-card .feat-meta {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--meta);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cat-feat-card .feat-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.cat-feat-card:hover .feat-title {
  color: var(--red);
}

.cat-feat-card .feat-desc {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Right Side 4 Stacked Cards with Tight Modern Gap */
.cat-stack-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.cat-side-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.cat-side-card a {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.cat-side-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: #d1d5db;
}

.cat-side-card .side-img {
  width: 125px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #0f0f0f;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.cat-side-card .side-img img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.cat-side-card:hover .side-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.cat-side-card .side-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.cat-side-card .side-title {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 2px 0;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cat-side-card:hover .side-title {
  color: var(--red);
}

.cat-side-card .side-meta {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--meta);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---------- Web Stories ---------- */
.stories-band { background:var(--bg-warm); padding:32px 0 36px; margin-top:32px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.stories-row { display:grid; grid-auto-flow:column; grid-auto-columns:170px; gap:16px; overflow-x:auto; padding-bottom:8px; scrollbar-width:thin; scrollbar-color:var(--red) var(--line); }
.stories-row::-webkit-scrollbar { height:6px; }
.stories-row::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background:var(--red); border-radius:999px; }
.story { position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; height:280px; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; color:#fff; transition:var(--transition); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); cursor:pointer; }
.story:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.story img.bg { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.story::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 30%,rgba(0,0,0,.9) 100%); }
.story h4 { position:relative; z-index:1; font-size:.85rem; font-weight:700; line-height:1.4; padding:16px; }
.story .ring { position:absolute; top:12px; left:12px; z-index:1; width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%; border:2.5px solid var(--yellow); background:var(--red); display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:800; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }

/* ---------- Video Band Fix ---------- */
.video-band { background:var(--dark); color:#fff; padding:40px 0 44px; margin-top:36px; position:relative; }
.video-band::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:4px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--yellow),var(--red)); }
.video-band .sec-head { border-color:var(--red-hot); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.video-band .sec-head h2 { background:var(--red-hot); }
.video-band .sec-head h2::after { border-left-color:var(--red-hot); }
.video-band .sec-more { color:#fbbf24; }

.video-band .grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.video-band .card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.video-band .card .thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f0f0f;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

.video-band .card .thumb img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.video-band .card:hover .thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.video-band .card h3 {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #f3f4f6;
  margin-top: 12px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.video-band .card:hover h3 { color: var(--yellow); }
.video-band .meta { color: #9ca3af; font-size: .78rem; margin-top: 6px; }

/* ---------- Article Page Layout ---------- */
.article-wrap { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,2.2fr) minmax(0,1fr); gap:36px; padding:28px 20px 48px; max-width:var(--wrap); margin:0 auto; overflow:hidden; }
.article-wrap > * { min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.crumb { font-size:.82rem; color:var(--meta); margin-bottom:18px; display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.crumb a { color:var(--red); font-weight:600; }
.a-cat { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; background:var(--red); color:#fff; font-size:.72rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:1.5px; padding:6px 16px; border-radius:999px; margin-bottom:14px; text-transform:uppercase; box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(230,0,18,.25); }
h1.a-title { font-size:2.1rem; font-weight:800; line-height:1.25; letter-spacing:-0.02em; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word; }
.a-standfirst { font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:500; margin-top:14px; padding-left:16px; border-left:4px solid var(--yellow); line-height:1.55; word-break: break-word; }
/* ---------- Premium Article Byline Component ---------- */
.a-byline-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line, #e2e8f0);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line, #e2e8f0);
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.byline-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  min-width: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), #990000);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(230,0,18,0.2);
}

.byline-meta-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.byline-name-date {
  font-size: .90rem;
  color: var(--ink, #0f172a);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.byline-name-date .by-txt {
  color: var(--meta, #64748b);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.verified-badge {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  fill: #e60012;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.byline-stats {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--meta, #64748b);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.byline-stats .dot-sep,
.byline-name-date .dot-sep {
  color: var(--meta, #94a3b8);
  font-size: 0.8em;
}

/* Byline Right Actions (Single Line on Desktop) */
.byline-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.social-share-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.share-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  min-width: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.share-btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.share-btn.fb { background: #1877F2; }
.share-btn.x { background: #0f1419; }
.share-btn.wa { background: #25D366; }
.share-btn.copy { background: #27272a; }

.share-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}

/* Google News Pill Badge */
.google-source-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .google-source-box {
  background: #1e293b;
  border-color: #334155;
}

.google-source-box:hover {
  border-color: #4285F4;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(66,133,244,0.15);
}

.google-source-box .g-logo {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.google-source-box .g-txt-pill {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink, #0f172a);
  line-height: 1;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .google-source-box .g-txt-pill {
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

/* ---------- Article Hero Featured Figure ---------- */
.a-figure { margin: 20px 0 20px; width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Audio News Player (Listen to Article) ---------- */
.listen-article-player {
  background: var(--bg-soft, #f8fafc);
  border: 1px solid var(--line, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  margin: 16px 0 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .listen-article-player {
  background: #111827;
  border-color: #1f2937;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.player-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.player-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink, #0f172a);
}
.player-title i {
  color: var(--red, #e60012);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.player-badge {
  background: rgba(230, 0, 18, 0.1);
  color: var(--red, #e60012);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.player-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.btn-audio-play {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red, #e60012) 0%, #b30009 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(230, 0, 18, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}
.btn-audio-play:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(230, 0, 18, 0.45);
}
.btn-audio-play svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: #fff;
}
.audio-time {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-soft, #64748b);
  min-width: 78px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.audio-progress-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--line, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .audio-progress-wrap {
  background: #334155;
}
.audio-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red, #e60012), #ff4d4d);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: width 0.15s linear;
}
.btn-audio-speed {
  background: var(--bg, #fff);
  border: 1px solid var(--line, #cbd5e1);
  color: var(--ink, #0f172a);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .btn-audio-speed {
  background: #1e293b;
  border-color: #334155;
  color: #f1f5f9;
}
.btn-audio-speed:hover {
  border-color: var(--red, #e60012);
  color: var(--red, #e60012);
}
.btn-audio-stop {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--ink-soft, #64748b);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.btn-audio-stop:hover {
  color: var(--red, #e60012);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .listen-article-player { padding: 10px 14px; margin: 14px 0 18px; }
  .player-title { font-size: 0.84rem; }
  .btn-audio-play { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  .btn-audio-play svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
  .audio-time { font-size: 0.72rem; min-width: 65px; }
}
.a-figure .img { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: transparent; width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.a-figure .img img { width: 100%; max-height: 540px; height: auto; aspect-ratio: auto !important; background: transparent !important; background-color: transparent !important; object-fit: contain; display: block; margin: 0 auto; }
.a-figure figcaption { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--meta); padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-style: italic; }

/* ---------- In-Content Body Images (Natural Image Size, Zero Black Borders, Zero Distortion) ---------- */
article img,
.a-body img,
.article-body img,
.post-content img,
.main-content img,
.content-img-responsive,
.a-body figure img,
.a-body p img,
.a-body div img {
  display: block !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  width: auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
  aspect-ratio: auto !important;
  max-height: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  margin: 18px auto !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px) !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.a-body figure {
  margin: 20px auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  display: block !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.a-body figcaption,
.a-body .image-caption {
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  color: var(--meta, #64748b) !important;
  margin-top: 8px !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  display: block !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .a-body img,
body.dark-mode .a-body img {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.highlights {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff5f5 0%, #fff0f0 100%);
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  border-left: 5px solid #e60012;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(230,0,18,0.05);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .highlights {
  background: #1c1012;
  border-color: #3f1d24;
  border-left-color: #e60012;
}

.highlights h3 {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #e60012;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.highlights li {
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 0 4px 22px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.45;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.highlights li::before {
  content: "›";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #e60012;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  top: -1px;
}

/* ---------- In-Article Related News Carousel (Matching Screenshot 1) ---------- */
.in-article-carousel-box {
  margin: 32px 0;
  border: 1px solid #1e3a8a;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.in-article-carousel-head {
  background: #002b66;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.in-article-carousel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding: 16px 40px;
}

.in-article-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.in-article-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.in-carousel-card {
  flex: 0 0 260px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-right: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.in-carousel-card:last-child {
  border-right: none;
  padding-right: 0;
}

.in-carousel-card .ic-thumb {
  width: 84px;
  height: 56px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f0f0f;
}

.in-carousel-card .ic-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.in-carousel-card .ic-title {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: left;
}

.in-carousel-card:hover .ic-title {
  color: var(--red);
}

.in-carousel-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-size: .9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.in-carousel-nav:hover { background: #002b66; }
.in-carousel-nav.prev { left: 6px; }
.in-carousel-nav.next { right: 6px; }

/* ---------- Community Join Channel Cards (Matching Screenshot 2) ---------- */
.join-channels-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.join-btn-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.join-btn-card .join-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.join-btn-card .join-left svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.join-btn-card .btn-action {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #fff;
}

/* WhatsApp Channel */
.join-btn-card.wa {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1.5px solid #22c55e;
  color: #15803d;
}
.join-btn-card.wa .btn-action { background: #22c55e; }

/* Telegram Channel */
.join-btn-card.tg {
  background: #f0f9ff;
  border: 1.5px solid #0284c7;
  color: #0369a1;
}
.join-btn-card.tg .btn-action { background: #0284c7; }

/* YouTube Channel */
.join-btn-card.yt {
  background: #fef2f2;
  border: 1.5px solid #ef4444;
  color: #b91c1c;
}
.join-btn-card.yt .btn-action { background: #ef4444; }

/* Instagram Channel */
.join-btn-card.ig {
  background: #fdf2f8;
  border: 1.5px solid #ec4899;
  color: #be185d;
}
.join-btn-card.ig .btn-action {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #ec4899, #8b5cf6);
}

.join-btn-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* ---------- Full Width Bottom Share Strip (Matching Screenshot 2) ---------- */
.bottom-share-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.bottom-share-strip .share-lbl {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.share-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.share-pill svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: #fff; }
.share-pill.fb { background: #1877F2; }
.share-pill.x { background: #0f1419; }
.share-pill.wa { background: #25D366; }
.share-pill.tg { background: #0088cc; }
.share-pill.li { background: #0A66C2; }

.share-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

/* ---------- Author Bio Card (Matching Screenshot 2) ---------- */
.author-bio-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  align-items: flex-start;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-width: 0;
}

.author-bio-card .bio-avatar {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 3px solid var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(230,0,18,0.25);
}

.author-bio-card .bio-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.author-bio-card .bio-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.author-bio-card .verified-blue {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: #3b82f6;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-bio-card .bio-desc {
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.author-bio-card .bio-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.bio-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.bio-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.bio-icon:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--red);
}

.tags { display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:28px 0 8px; }
.tags a { font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px; padding:6px 16px; transition:var(--transition); color:var(--ink-soft); }
.tags a:hover { background:var(--red); border-color:var(--red); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(230,0,18,.2); }

.next-story { margin-top:32px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),var(--red-dark)); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); color:#fff; padding:20px 24px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; transition:var(--transition); overflow:hidden; position:relative; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.next-story:hover { transform:translateX(6px); box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(230,0,18,.3); }

/* Forms & Inputs */
.form-control { width:100%; padding:0.8rem 1rem; background:var(--bg-soft); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); color:var(--ink); font-size:0.95rem; font-family:var(--font-body); }
.form-control:focus { outline:none; border-color:var(--red); }
.btn-primary { display:inline-block; width:100%; padding:0.85rem 1.5rem; background:var(--red); color:#ffffff; border:none; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); font-weight:700; cursor:pointer; font-size:0.95rem; text-align:center; transition:var(--transition); }
.btn-primary:hover { background:var(--red-dark); }

/* ---------- Reading Progress Bar ---------- */
.reading-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow), var(--red));
  width: 0%;
  z-index: 999999;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* ---------- Automatic Table of Contents (TOC) Box ---------- */
.toc-box {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 5px solid #0284c7;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin: 24px 0 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.toc-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.toc-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.toc-toggle {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0284c7;
}

.toc-list {
  margin: 14px 0 0 20px;
  padding: 0;
}

.toc-item {
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.toc-item.h3 {
  margin-left: 18px;
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.toc-item a {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.toc-item a:hover {
  color: var(--red);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ---------- Responsive Data Tables inside Article Body ---------- */
.a-body table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 28px 0;
  font-size: .92rem;
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.a-body th {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: .85rem;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
}

.a-body td {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.a-body tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}

.a-body tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(230,0,18,0.04);
}

/* ---------- World-Class Article Typography & Editorial Layout ---------- */
.a-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 32px;
  color: var(--ink-body, #343a40);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Paragraph Spacing & Line Length */
.a-body p {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 32px;
  color: var(--ink-body, #343a40);
  font-weight: 400;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
  text-align: left !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Article Content Hyperlinks */
.a-body p a, .a-body li a {
  color: #0284c7;
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.a-body p a:hover, .a-body li a:hover {
  color: var(--red);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* First Letter Drop Cap (Disabled to fix Hindi/English alignment issues) */
/*
.a-body > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--red);
  float: left;
  line-height: 0.85;
  padding: 6px 12px 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-logo);
}
*/

/* Subheadings H2 & H3 */
.a-body h2, .a-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.a-body h2, .a-body h3 {
  display: block;
  padding-left: 14px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--red);
}

.a-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  border-left-color: var(--yellow);
}

/* Bold text inside content */
.a-body strong, .a-body b {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Unordered & Ordered Lists in Article Content */
.a-body ul, .a-body ol {
  margin: 20px 0 28px 24px;
  padding: 0;
}

.a-body li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Pullquote Styling */
.pullquote {
  margin: 36px 0;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer { background:var(--dark); color:#9ca3af; margin-top:auto; }
.foot-top { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding:48px 0 36px; font-size:.86rem; }
.foot-logo { font-family:var(--font-logo); font-size:2.2rem; color:#fff; font-weight:700; display:inline-flex; gap:3px; align-items:baseline; margin-bottom:16px; }
.foot-logo .logo-aaj { background:var(--red); color:#fff; padding:4px 12px 2px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); transform:skewX(-6deg); }
.foot-top p { line-height:1.8; color:#9ca3af; font-size:.85rem; }
.foot-top h5 { color:#fff; font-size:.95rem; margin-bottom:16px; letter-spacing:.5px; font-weight:700; }
.foot-top li { margin-bottom:10px; }
.foot-top a { color:#9ca3af; transition:var(--transition); }
.foot-top a:hover { color:#fff; padding-left:4px; }
.foot-bottom { border-top:1px solid #1f2937; padding:20px 0; font-size:.78rem; color:#6b7280; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.foot-bottom a { color:#9ca3af; transition:color .2s; }
.foot-bottom a:hover { color:#fff; }

.scroll-top { position:fixed; bottom:24px; right:24px; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--red); color:#fff; display:grid; place-items:center; cursor:pointer; opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transform:translateY(20px); transition:opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(230,0,18,.4); z-index:99; border:none; line-height:1; }
.scroll-top.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); pointer-events:auto; }
.scroll-top:hover { transform:translateY(-4px) !important; box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(230,0,18,.5); }
.scroll-top svg { width:20px; height:20px; display:block; }

/* Mobile bottom nav — hidden on desktop by default */
.mobile-bottom-nav { display:none; }


/* ---------- AajTak Style Slide-Over Drawer Navigation (Desktop & Mobile) ---------- */
.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-soft, #f1f5f9);
  border: 1px solid var(--line, #e2e8f0);
  color: var(--ink, #0f172a);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 12px;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.mobile-menu-btn:hover { background: var(--red, #e60012); color: #fff; border-color: var(--red, #e60012); transform: scale(1.05); }

.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 99998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}
.mobile-drawer-overlay.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 86vw;
  background: #07132b;
  color: #f8fafc;
  z-index: 9999999;
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 12px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.mobile-drawer.open { transform: translateX(0); }

.drawer-head {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: #030a16;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  min-height: 64px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.drawer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.drawer-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  max-height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 155px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.drawer-close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.drawer-close:hover {
  background: var(--red, #e60012);
  border-color: var(--red, #e60012);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.drawer-content {
  padding: 8px 0 30px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex: 1;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) transparent;
}
.drawer-content::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}
.drawer-content::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.drawer-section-title {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  padding: 14px 18px 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.drawer-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}
.drawer-link:hover {
  background: rgba(230, 0, 18, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 22px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red, #e60012);
}
.drawer-link.active {
  background: rgba(230, 0, 18, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--red, #e60012);
}
.drawer-link i.fa-chevron-right {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748b;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.drawer-link:hover i.fa-chevron-right {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE ENGINE (Fluid, Fast & Touch Friendly)
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .wrap { padding: 0 16px; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .cat-block-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .grid-4, .video-band .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; padding: 16px; gap: 24px; }
  .a-body p { max-width: 100%; }
  h1.a-title { font-size: 1.7rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  /* ---- Prevent all horizontal overflow ---- */
  html, body { overflow-x: hidden !important; width: 100% !important; max-width: 100vw !important; }
  .wrap { padding: 0 14px !important; overflow: hidden; }

  /* Ensure images never crop faces/text awkwardly on mobile */
  .hero-slider .slide .lead .thumb img,
  .cat-feat-card .feat-img img,
  .sub-leads .card .thumb img,
  .news-card .img img {
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center top !important;
  }

  /* Layout Grids stack cleanly to 1 column on Mobile */
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 20px; }
  .sub-leads { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 16px; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 16px; }
  .cat-block-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 16px; }
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 24px; }

  /* ---- Article Page Full Width Layout ---- */
  .article-wrap {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  .article-wrap > * { min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; }

  /* ---- Article Title, Standfirst ---- */
  h1.a-title {
    font-size: 1.42rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  .a-standfirst {
    font-size: .92rem !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  /* ---- Article Body Typography ---- */
  .a-body {
    font-size: .97rem !important;
    line-height: 1.78 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }
  .a-body p {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }
  .a-body h2, .a-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }

  /* ---- Article Feature Image (Full Aspect, Never Cropped) ---- */
  .a-figure { margin: 16px 0 !important; width: 100% !important; }
  .a-figure .img { border-radius: 10px !important; width: 100% !important; background: transparent !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; }
  .a-figure .img img {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-height: 420px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: auto !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  /* ---- TOC Box Mobile ---- */
  .toc-box {
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    margin: 16px 0 20px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }
  .toc-list { margin-left: 14px !important; }
  .toc-item a {
    font-size: .85rem !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  /* ---- Highlights Box Mobile ---- */
  .highlights {
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    margin: 16px 0 !important;
  }
  .highlights li { font-size: .88rem !important; }

  /* ---- Pullquote Mobile ---- */
  .pullquote {
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    margin: 20px 0 !important;
  }

  /* ---- Data Tables Mobile Scroll ---- */
  .a-body table {
    display: block !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: .82rem !important;
  }

  /* ---- In-Article Carousel Mobile ---- */
  .in-article-carousel-wrap { padding: 12px 36px !important; }
  .in-carousel-card { flex: 0 0 260px !important; }

  /* ---- Mobile Header Navigation & Actions ---- */
  .mainnav { display: none !important; }
  .mobile-menu-btn { 
    display: flex !important; 
    width: 38px !important; 
    height: 38px !important; 
    font-size: 1.25rem !important; 
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  
  .masthead-inner { 
    height: 60px !important; 
    padding: 0 10px !important; 
    gap: 8px !important; 
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important; 
  }
  .logo-link {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    margin: 0 0 0 6px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }
  .header-logo-img { 
    max-height: 38px !important; 
    height: 38px !important; 
    width: auto !important; 
    max-width: 155px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important; 
    display: block !important;
  }
  .logo-tag { display: none !important; }
  .head-actions { gap: 6px !important; margin-left: auto !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; }
  .btn-livetv { display: none !important; }
  .btn-login-nav {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 0 10px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }
  .btn-user-profile {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
  }
  .btn-live-stream { display: flex !important; padding: 4px 8px !important; font-size: .68rem !important; gap: 4px !important; border-radius: 14px !important; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(230,0,18,.25) !important; }
  .btn-live-stream .live-dot { width: 6px !important; height: 6px !important; }
  .live-txt-desktop { display: none !important; }
  .live-txt-mobile { display: inline !important; font-weight: 800 !important; }
  .btn-search, .btn-theme {
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    font-size: .88rem !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* ---- Compact & Beautiful Hero Slider on Mobile ---- */
  .hero, .hero.wrap { padding: 10px 16px 16px !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; }
  .hero-slider { border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important; overflow: hidden !important; }
  .slider-wrapper { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10 !important; min-height: 200px !important; }
  .slider-arrow { width: 30px !important; height: 30px !important; font-size: .8rem !important; }
  .slider-arrow.prev { left: 6px !important; }
  .slider-arrow.next { right: 6px !important; }
  .slider-dots { bottom: 8px !important; right: 10px !important; gap: 5px !important; }
  .slider-dots .dot { width: 7px !important; height: 7px !important; }
  .slider-dots .dot.active { width: 16px !important; }
  .lead-content { 
    padding: 10px 10px 6px !important; 
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 75%, transparent 100%) !important; 
    max-height: 50% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }
  .lead h1, .lead h2, .lead .slide-title, .hero-slide .slide-title { 
    font-size: 0.85rem !important; 
    line-height: 1.25 !important; 
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important; 
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important; 
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important; 
    overflow: hidden !important; 
    max-height: 2.5em !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  }
  .lead p { display: none !important; }
  .lead .meta { font-size: .65rem !important; margin-top: 2px !important; gap: 4px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; }
  .cat-side-card a { flex-direction: row; }
  .cat-side-card .side-img { width: 100px !important; }
  .lthumb { width: 100px !important; }

  /* ---- Article Byline Mobile ---- */
  .a-byline-bar {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
    margin: 14px 0 !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  }
  .byline-left {
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .byline-meta-info {
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .byline-name-date {
    font-size: .84rem !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
  }
  .byline-stats {
    font-size: .72rem !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
  }
  .byline-right {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding-top: 10px !important;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--line, #e2e8f0) !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  }
  .social-share-group {
    gap: 5px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .share-btn {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    min-width: 32px !important;
  }
  .share-btn svg {
    width: 14px !important;
    height: 14px !important;
  }
  .google-source-box {
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    flex-shrink: 1 !important;
  }
  .google-source-box .g-logo {
    width: 16px !important;
    height: 16px !important;
  }
  .google-source-box .g-txt-pill {
    font-size: .72rem !important;
  }
  .a-byline { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
  .share { margin-left: 0; }

  /* ---- Topbar Mobile ---- */
  .topbar { height: auto; padding: 4px 0; overflow: visible !important; z-index: 999999 !important; }
  .topbar .wrap { flex-direction: row !important; justify-content: space-between !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 6px; height: auto !important; padding: 0 10px !important; overflow: visible !important; }
  .topbar-left { display: flex !important; }
  .topbar-links { display: none !important; }
  .topbar-right { width: auto !important; justify-content: flex-end !important; overflow: visible !important; z-index: 999999 !important; gap: 6px !important; }
  .lang-dropdown { position: relative !important; z-index: 999999 !important; }
  .lang-menu { right: 0 !important; left: auto !important; transform: none !important; min-width: 190px !important; max-height: 320px !important; overflow-y: auto !important; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; z-index: 2147483647 !important; position: absolute !important; }
  /* Hide 'Preferred Source' text on tiny screens - show only Google icon */
  .google-preferred-text { display: none !important; }
  .google-preferred-btn { padding: 5px 8px !important; }

  /* ---- Ticker Mobile ---- */
  .ticker { height: 38px !important; overflow: hidden !important; position: relative !important; z-index: 10 !important; }
  .ticker::before { width: 68px !important; height: 100% !important; z-index: 2 !important; }
  .ticker-label { padding: 0 6px 0 10px !important; font-size: .7rem !important; gap: 4px !important; height: 100% !important; z-index: 3 !important; }
  .ticker-label .txt-desktop { display: none !important; }
  .ticker-label .txt-mobile { display: inline !important; }

  /* ---- Live TV Band Mobile ---- */
  .tvband .wrap { flex-direction: column !important; text-align: center !important; justify-content: center !important; align-items: center !important; padding: 24px 16px !important; gap: 12px !important; }
  .tvband-title { font-size: 1.1rem !important; justify-content: center !important; flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
  .tvband p { text-align: center !important; font-size: .84rem !important; margin: 0 !important; }
  .btn-watch { max-width: 240px !important; text-align: center !important; padding: 10px 20px !important; }

  /* ---- Footer Mobile ---- */
  .foot-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 24px 16px !important; padding: 32px 16px 24px !important; }
  .foot-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1 !important; margin-bottom: 8px !important; }
  .foot-logo { font-size: 1.8rem !important; }
  .foot-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 8px; padding: 16px 0; }

  /* ---- Community Join Channels Mobile ---- */
  .join-btn-card {
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  }
  .join-btn-card .join-left { font-size: .88rem !important; }

  /* ---- Bottom Share Strip Mobile ---- */
  .bottom-share-strip { flex-wrap: wrap !important; gap: 6px !important; }
  .share-pill { padding: 6px 10px !important; font-size: .78rem !important; }

  /* ---- Reading Progress Bar stays fixed ---- */
  .reading-progress-bar { height: 3px !important; }

  /* ---- Author Bio Card Mobile ---- */
  .author-bio-card {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding: 14px !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }
  .author-bio-card .bio-avatar {
    width: 56px !important;
    height: 56px !important;
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .author-bio-card .bio-content {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }
  .author-bio-card .bio-name { font-size: 1rem !important; }
  .author-bio-card .bio-desc { font-size: .82rem !important; line-height: 1.5 !important; }
  .author-bio-card .bio-socials { gap: 6px !important; }
  .bio-icon { width: 28px !important; height: 28px !important; }
  .bio-icon svg { width: 13px !important; height: 13px !important; }

  /* ---- Highlights Box Mobile ---- */
  .highlights { padding: 12px 14px !important; margin: 14px 0 !important; }
  .highlights h3 { font-size: .82rem !important; margin-bottom: 8px !important; }
  .highlights li { font-size: .82rem !important; padding: 3px 0 3px 20px !important; }

  /* ---- Mobile Bottom Sticky Nav ---- */
  .mobile-bottom-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 -2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    z-index: 9999;
    padding: 8px 0;
    padding-bottom: calc(8px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  }
  .mobile-bottom-nav a {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #616e7f;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .mobile-bottom-nav a svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    fill: currentColor;
  }
  .mobile-bottom-nav a:hover,
  .mobile-bottom-nav a.active {
    color: var(--red);
  }
  .mobile-bottom-nav a span {
    display: block;
  }
  .mobile-nav-handle {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 3px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 36px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }
  body {
    padding-bottom: 70px !important; /* Space for sticky nav */
  }
  .scroll-top {
    bottom: 80px !important; /* Push scroll-to-top button above nav */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px){
  .logo { font-size: 1.35rem !important; }
  .cat-block-title { font-size: 1.15rem !important; }
  .btn-view-all { padding: 6px 12px; font-size: .72rem; }
  .cat-feat-card .feat-title { font-size: 1.05rem !important; }
  .video-band .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .foot-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
  h1.a-title { font-size: 1.28rem !important; }
  .a-body { font-size: .93rem !important; }
  .in-carousel-card { flex: 0 0 260px !important; }
  .a-figure .img img { max-height: 360px !important; object-fit: contain !important; }
}

/* Mobile Sticky Bottom Navigation Bar (Matching Screenshot 3) */
.mobile-bottom-bar {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-bottom-bar {
    display: flex !important;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 60px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    z-index: 99999;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 4px;
  }
  [data-theme="dark"] .mobile-bottom-bar,
  body.dark-mode .mobile-bottom-bar {
    background: #0f172a;
    border-color: #1e293b;
  }
  .mobile-bottom-bar a {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3px;
    color: #64748b;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    flex: 1;
    height: 100%;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }
  [data-theme="dark"] .mobile-bottom-bar a,
  body.dark-mode .mobile-bottom-bar a {
    color: #94a3b8;
  }
  .mobile-bottom-bar a svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    fill: currentColor;
  }
  .mobile-bottom-bar a.active, 
  .mobile-bottom-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--red, #ef4444);
  }
  body {
    padding-bottom: 64px !important;
  }
}

/* ---------- Premium Editorial Typography & Clean Alignment ---------- */
.a-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 32px;
  color: var(--ink-body, #343a40);
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  text-align: left !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.a-body p {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 32px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-body, #343a40);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-align: left !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.a-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink, #0f172a);
  margin: 36px 0 18px 0;
  padding-left: 14px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--red, #e60012);
  line-height: 1.35;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.a-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink, #0f172a);
  margin: 28px 0 14px 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.a-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 22px 0 12px 0;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

/* Responsive Layout Fixes for 13" & 14" Laptop Screens (1024px to 1400px) */
@media (min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1400px) {
  .wrap { max-width: 1200px !important; padding: 0 20px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; width: 100% !important; }
  .topbar .wrap { height: 38px !important; padding: 0 20px !important; }
  .topbar-left { gap: 10px !important; font-size: .74rem !important; }
  .topbar-links { gap: 10px !important; }
  .topbar-links a { font-size: .72rem !important; }
  .google-preferred-text { display: none !important; }
  .google-preferred-btn { padding: 3px 8px !important; font-size: .7rem !important; }
  .lang-btn { padding: 3px 10px !important; font-size: .75rem !important; }
  .social-dot { width: 26px !important; height: 26px !important; }
  .social-dot svg { width: 12px !important; height: 12px !important; }
  
  .masthead-inner { gap: 10px !important; height: 64px !important; padding: 0 20px !important; }
  .logo-link { margin-right: 8px !important; }
  .header-logo-img { height: 42px !important; max-height: 46px !important; max-width: 180px !important; }
  .mainnav { gap: 3px !important; flex-shrink: 1 !important; }
  .mainnav a { padding: 5px 8px !important; font-size: .78rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }
  .more-nav-btn { padding: 5px 8px !important; font-size: .78rem !important; }
  .head-actions { gap: 6px !important; margin-left: auto !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; }
  .btn-live-stream { padding: 5px 10px !important; font-size: .74rem !important; }
  .btn-livetv { padding: 5px 10px !important; font-size: .74rem !important; }
  .btn-theme, .btn-search { width: 36px !important; height: 36px !important; font-size: .95rem !important; }
  
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 320px !important; gap: 20px !important; }
  .sub-leads { gap: 14px !important; }
}

/* Clean Responsive Article Tag Badges (Fixes Screenshot 3) */
.tags {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 8px 10px !important;
  margin: 24px 0 !important;
  padding-top: 16px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line, #e5e7eb) !important;
  clear: both !important;
}

.tags a {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  background: var(--bg-soft, #f8fafc) !important;
  color: var(--ink-soft, #334155) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line, #cbd5e1) !important;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04) !important;
}

.tags a:hover {
  background: var(--red, #e60012) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--red, #e60012) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230,0,18,0.25) !important;
}

/* Tablet (iPad 768px to 1023px) Layout Optimization (Fixes Screenshot 2) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
  .wrap { max-width: 96% !important; padding: 0 16px !important; }
  .topbar-links { display: none !important; }
  .topbar .wrap { height: 38px !important; padding: 0 12px !important; }
  .google-preferred-text { display: none !important; }
  .google-preferred-btn { padding: 4px 8px !important; }
  .masthead-inner { padding: 0 12px !important; }
  .logo { font-size: 2rem !important; }
  .btn-live-stream { padding: 6px 12px !important; font-size: .75rem !important; }
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 24px !important; }
  .mobile-bottom-nav { display: flex !important; }
}

/* Mobile Ultra-Fast Responsive & Alignment Fixes */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 76px !important;
  }

  /* Compact Clean Topbar on Mobile without Overflow clipping */
  .topbar { height: auto !important; min-height: 38px !important; overflow: visible !important; position: relative !important; z-index: 9999999 !important; }
  .topbar .wrap { height: 38px !important; padding: 0 12px !important; display: flex !important; justify-content: space-between !important; align-items: center !important; overflow: visible !important; }
  .topbar-left { gap: 6px !important; }
  .topbar-links { display: none !important; }
  .topbar-date { font-size: 0.72rem !important; white-space: nowrap !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }
  .topbar-right { gap: 8px !important; overflow: visible !important; position: relative !important; z-index: 9999999 !important; }
  .google-preferred-text { display: none !important; }
  .google-preferred-btn { padding: 3px 6px !important; font-size: 0.72rem !important; }
  .lang-dropdown { position: relative !important; z-index: 9999999 !important; }
  .lang-btn { padding: 4px 10px !important; font-size: 0.75rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }
  .lang-menu {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 42px !important;
    right: 10px !important;
    left: auto !important;
    max-height: 70vh !important;
    width: 220px !important;
    z-index: 2147483647 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.85) !important;
  }
  .social-strip { display: none !important; }

  /* Masthead Header Mobile Alignment */
  .masthead { position: sticky !important; top: 0 !important; z-index: 99999 !important; }
  .masthead-inner { height: 56px !important; padding: 0 12px !important; gap: 8px !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: space-between !important; }
  .header-logo-img { max-height: 38px !important; width: auto !important; }
  .mainnav { display: none !important; }
  .mobile-menu-btn { display: flex !important; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--ink); background: transparent; border: none; cursor: pointer; }
  .head-actions { gap: 6px !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; }
  .head-actions .btn-theme { display: inline-flex !important; }
  .btn-live-stream { padding: 5px 10px !important; font-size: 0.72rem !important; }
  .btn-livetv { display: none !important; }

  /* Professional Mobile News Cards & Frames Layout */
  .wrap { padding: 0 16px !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; width: 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; }
  .hero, .hero.wrap { padding: 12px 16px 16px !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; width: 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; }
  .hero-grid { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; gap: 14px !important; width: 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; }
  .hero-grid > div { width: 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; min-width: 0 !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; }
  .hero-slider {
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12) !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .slider-wrapper {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }
  .lead { border-radius: 14px !important; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }
  .lead .thumb { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }
  .lead .thumb img { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: cover !important; object-position: center top !important; }
  .lead-content {
    padding: 16px 14px 10px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 60%, transparent 100%) !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .lead h2, .lead .slide-title {
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    line-height: 1.32 !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    padding-right: 28px !important;
  }
  .lead p { display: none !important; }
  .lead .meta { font-size: 0.72rem !important; margin-top: 3px !important; gap: 6px !important; color: #d1d5db !important; }
  .lead .meta .badge { font-size: 0.65rem !important; padding: 2px 6px !important; }
  .slider-arrow {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2) !important;
  }
  .slider-arrow.prev { left: 8px !important; }
  .slider-arrow.next { right: 8px !important; }
  .slider-dots { bottom: 8px !important; right: 10px !important; gap: 5px !important; }
  .slider-dots .dot { width: 6px !important; height: 6px !important; }
  .slider-dots .dot.active { width: 14px !important; }

  /* Sub-Leads Grid on Mobile */
  .sub-leads { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; gap: 12px !important; margin-top: 14px !important; width: 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; }
  .sub-leads .card {
    background: var(--bg) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 10px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }
  .sub-leads .card .thumb {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .sub-leads .card .thumb img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }
  .sub-leads .card h3 {
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    line-height: 1.38 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
    color: var(--ink) !important;
  }
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 20px !important; }
  .cat-block-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 14px !important; }
  .cat-feat-card { border-radius: 14px !important; overflow: hidden !important; border: 1px solid var(--line) !important; background: var(--bg) !important; padding: 10px !important; }
  .cat-feat-card .feat-img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important; border-radius: 10px !important; overflow: hidden !important; }
  .cat-feat-card .feat-img img { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: cover !important; }

  /* Mobile Typography */
  .a-body { font-size: 17px !important; line-height: 29px !important; }
  .a-body p { font-size: 17px !important; line-height: 29px !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; }
  .a-body h2 { font-size: 1.4rem !important; line-height: 1.35 !important; }
  .a-body h3 { font-size: 1.2rem !important; line-height: 1.38 !important; }

  /* Prevent top banner & card heading from clipping under header */
  main, .site-main, .article-wrap, .two-col, .cat-block {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 8px !important;
  }

  .featured-hero, .hero-card, .cat-feat-card, .top-card {
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  /* Ensure red floating Back-to-Top button sits cleanly ABOVE the bottom navigation bar */
  .scroll-top, .to-top, .back-to-top, #toTop, #backToTop, .btn-to-top, [onclick*="scrollTo"], [onclick*="top"] {
    bottom: 76px !important;
    right: 14px !important;
    z-index: 99990 !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Notification Pill Bar Spacing */
  .mobile-notify-pill, .push-notify-bar {
    bottom: 70px !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   Professional Responsive Tables & Content Formatting (SEO Friendly)
   ============================================================ */
.article-body table, .post-content table, .content table, table.professional-table, article table, .main-content table, .a-body table {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-collapse: separate !important;
    border-spacing: 0;
    margin: 28px 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    background: #ffffff;
    display: table !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .article-body table, 
[data-theme="dark"] article table, 
[data-theme="dark"] table.professional-table,
[data-theme="dark"] .main-content table,
[data-theme="dark"] .a-body table {
    background: #18181b;
    border-color: #3f3f46;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.article-body table th, article table th, table.professional-table th, .main-content table th, .a-body table th {
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    padding: 16px 20px !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #94a3b8 !important;
    border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-break: keep-all !important;
    min-width: 130px;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .article-body table th, 
[data-theme="dark"] article table th, 
[data-theme="dark"] table.professional-table th,
[data-theme="dark"] .main-content table th,
[data-theme="dark"] .a-body table th {
    background: #27272a !important;
    color: #f4f4f5 !important;
    border-bottom-color: #52525b !important;
    border-right-color: #3f3f46;
}

.article-body table td, article table td, table.professional-table td, .main-content table td, .a-body table td {
    padding: 14px 20px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-right: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    color: #334155;
    vertical-align: middle;
    word-break: normal !important;
    min-width: 90px;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .article-body table td, 
[data-theme="dark"] article table td, 
[data-theme="dark"] table.professional-table td,
[data-theme="dark"] .main-content table td,
[data-theme="dark"] .a-body table td {
    color: #e4e4e7;
    border-bottom-color: #27272a;
    border-right-color: #27272a;
}

/* Zebra Striping for professional scannability */
.article-body table tr:nth-child(even) td, 
article table tr:nth-child(even) td,
.main-content table tr:nth-child(even) td,
.a-body table tr:nth-child(even) td {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .article-body table tr:nth-child(even) td, 
[data-theme="dark"] article table tr:nth-child(even) td,
[data-theme="dark"] .main-content table tr:nth-child(even) td,
[data-theme="dark"] .a-body table tr:nth-child(even) td {
    background-color: #1f2937;
}

.article-body table tr:hover td, 
article table tr:hover td,
.main-content table tr:hover td,
.a-body table tr:hover td {
    background-color: #eff6ff !important;
    transition: background-color 0.2s;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .article-body table tr:hover td, 
[data-theme="dark"] article table tr:hover td,
[data-theme="dark"] .main-content table tr:hover td,
[data-theme="dark"] .a-body table tr:hover td {
    background-color: #374151 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-body table, article table, .main-content table, .a-body table {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .article-body table th, article table th, .main-content table th, .a-body table th {
        padding: 12px 16px !important;
        font-size: 0.98rem;
        min-width: 130px;
    }
    .article-body table td, article table td, .main-content table td, .a-body table td {
        padding: 12px 16px !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        white-space: normal;
        min-width: 140px; /* Forces proper column width without vertical text crushing */
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   STAY CONNECTED Social Widget Styling (Matching Screenshot 1)
   ============================================================ */
.stay-connected-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  margin: 28px 0;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .stay-connected-box,
body.dark-mode .stay-connected-box {
  background: #18181b;
  border-color: #27272a;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.sc-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .sc-header,
body.dark-mode .sc-header {
  border-bottom-color: #3f3f46;
}

.sc-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .sc-title,
body.dark-mode .sc-title {
  color: #f4f4f5;
}

.sc-live-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #86efac;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .sc-live-badge,
body.dark-mode .sc-live-badge {
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.2);
  color: #4ade80;
  border-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3);
}

.sc-live-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #16a34a;
  animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;
}

.sc-cards-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.sc-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.sc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.sc-card-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.sc-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.sc-details .sc-name {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.sc-details .sc-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.sc-logo-circle {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.sc-logo-circle svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

/* WhatsApp Card */
.sc-card.wa { background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }
.sc-logo-circle.wa { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%); }
.sc-card.wa .sc-name { color: #0f172a; }
.sc-card.wa .sc-sub { color: #64748b; }
.sc-btn.wa { color: #16a34a; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* Telegram Card */
.sc-card.tg { background: #f0f9ff; border-color: #bae6fd; }
.sc-logo-circle.tg { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0088cc 0%, #229ED9 100%); }
.sc-card.tg .sc-name { color: #0f172a; }
.sc-card.tg .sc-sub { color: #64748b; }
.sc-btn.tg { color: #0284c7; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* YouTube Card */
.sc-card.yt { background: #fef2f2; border-color: #fecaca; }
.sc-logo-circle.yt { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF0000 0%, #CC0000 100%); }
.sc-card.yt .sc-name { color: #0f172a; }
.sc-card.yt .sc-sub { color: #64748b; }
.sc-btn.yt { color: #dc2626; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* Instagram Card */
.sc-card.ig { background: #fdf2f8; border-color: #fbcfe8; }
.sc-logo-circle.ig { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #405DE6, #833AB4, #E1306C, #FD1D1D, #F56040, #FFDC80); }
.sc-card.ig .sc-name { color: #0f172a; }
.sc-card.ig .sc-sub { color: #64748b; }
.sc-btn.ig { color: #db2777; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* Facebook Card */
.sc-card.fb { background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }
.sc-logo-circle.fb { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1877F2 0%, #0d5ec4 100%); }
.sc-card.fb .sc-name { color: #0f172a; }
.sc-card.fb .sc-sub { color: #64748b; }
.sc-btn.fb { color: #1d4ed8; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* X (Twitter) Card */
.sc-card.tw { background: #f8fafc; border-color: #cbd5e1; }
.sc-logo-circle.tw { background: #000000; }
.sc-card.tw .sc-name { color: #0f172a; }
.sc-card.tw .sc-sub { color: #64748b; }
.sc-btn.tw { color: #0f172a; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* Google News Card */
.sc-card.gnews { background: #eff6ff; border-color: #dbeafe; }
.sc-logo-circle.gnews { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; }
.sc-card.gnews .sc-name { color: #0f172a; }
.sc-card.gnews .sc-sub { color: #64748b; }
.sc-btn.gnews { color: #2563eb; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* RSS Feed Card */
.sc-card.rss { background: #fff7ed; border-color: #fed7aa; }
.sc-logo-circle.rss { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F26522 0%, #ea580c 100%); }
.sc-card.rss .sc-name { color: #0f172a; }
.sc-card.rss .sc-sub { color: #64748b; }
.sc-btn.rss { color: #c2410c; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* Dark mode adjustments for cards */
[data-theme="dark"] .sc-card.wa, body.dark-mode .sc-card.wa { background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.1); border-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2); }
[data-theme="dark"] .sc-card.tg, body.dark-mode .sc-card.tg { background: rgba(0, 136, 204, 0.1); border-color: rgba(0, 136, 204, 0.2); }
[data-theme="dark"] .sc-card.yt, body.dark-mode .sc-card.yt { background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.1); border-color: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.2); }
[data-theme="dark"] .sc-card.ig, body.dark-mode .sc-card.ig { background: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.1); border-color: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.2); }
[data-theme="dark"] .sc-card.fb, body.dark-mode .sc-card.fb { background: rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.1); border-color: rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.2); }
[data-theme="dark"] .sc-card.tw, body.dark-mode .sc-card.tw { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); }
[data-theme="dark"] .sc-card.gnews, body.dark-mode .sc-card.gnews { background: rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.1); border-color: rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.2); }
[data-theme="dark"] .sc-card.rss, body.dark-mode .sc-card.rss { background: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.1); border-color: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.2); }

[data-theme="dark"] .sc-card .sc-name, body.dark-mode .sc-card .sc-name { color: #f4f4f5 !important; }
[data-theme="dark"] .sc-card .sc-sub, body.dark-mode .sc-card .sc-sub { color: #a1a1aa !important; }


/* --- FIX FOR IPAD PRO HEADER OVERLAP --- */
@media (max-width: 1150px) {
  .topbar-links { display: none !important; }
  .mainnav { gap: 2px !important; }
  .mainnav a { padding: 4px 5px !important; font-size: 0.7rem !important; }
  .more-nav-btn, .btn-live-stream, .btn-livetv, .lang-btn { padding: 4px 6px !important; font-size: 0.7rem !important; }
  .logo { font-size: 1.6rem !important; }
  .header-logo-img { max-height: 52px !important; width: auto !important; }
  .lang-menu { right: 0 !important; left: auto !important; transform: none !important; }
}

/* --- FIX FOR GOOGLE AUTO ADS BREAKING CSS GRIDS --- */
.hero-grid > ins.adsbygoogle, .cat-block-grid > ins.adsbygoogle, .grid-4 > ins.adsbygoogle, .two-col > ins.adsbygoogle, .article-wrap > ins.adsbygoogle,
.hero-grid > .google-auto-placed, .cat-block-grid > .google-auto-placed, .grid-4 > .google-auto-placed, .two-col > .google-auto-placed, .article-wrap > .google-auto-placed {
  grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 15px auto !important;
  display: block !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* Fail-safe: Any rogue element injected into category block grid must span full width so it doesn't break the 2-column layout */
.cat-block-grid > :not(.cat-feat-card):not(.cat-stack-cards) {
  grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* --- LIVE CRICKET WIDGET RESPONSIVE WRAPPER --- */
.cricket-widget-card {
  width: 100%;
}
#cric_data_live_score {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 300px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
#cric_data_live_score #cricapi_widget_score.slideholder {
  border-radius: 10px;
  outline: 1px solid var(--line, #e2e8f0) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}