/* ==========================================================================
   AIJAAT.CC - MASTER STYLESHEET (PIXEL-PERFECT V3 COMPLETE)
   Full Responsive Engine for Homepage, Category Archives, and Single Articles
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Noto+Sans+Devanagari:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

:root {
    --navy-950: #071426;
    --navy-900: #0B1D36;
    --navy-800: #102A4A;
    --navy-700: #1E3A8A;
    
    --teal-600: #08B88A;
    --teal-500: #00D084;
    --cyan-500: #11B7D9;
    
    --blue-600: #2563EB;
    --purple-600: #7C3AED;
    --amber-500: #F59E0B;
    --rose-600: #E11D48;
    
    --surface: #F6FAFC;
    --surface-card: #FFFFFF;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --text-main: #10233F;
    --text-body: #2C3E50;
    --text-muted: #64748B;
    --text-light: #94A3B8;
    --border: #DCE7EF;
    --border-light: #E2E8F0;
    
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 28px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
    
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.14);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 208, 132, 0.35);
    
    --container: 1240px;
    --font-hindi: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-sans: 'Inter', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* Base & Reset */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    font-size: 16px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-hindi);
    background-color: var(--surface);
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.65;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.main-content {
    flex: 1 0 auto;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes aijaat-fade-up {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes aijaat-float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@keyframes aijaat-pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 208, 132, 0.4); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(0, 208, 132, 0); }
}
@keyframes live-pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.animate-fade-up {
    animation: aijaat-fade-up 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) both;
}
.animate-float {
    animation: aijaat-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER / NAVBAR (Navy Glassmorphism Navigation)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
    background: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 74px;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.brand-name-main {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.brand-badge-news {
    background: var(--teal-500);
    color: var(--navy-950);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 3px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* Desktop Navigation Menu */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.nav-link.active {
    background: rgba(0, 208, 132, 0.16);
    color: var(--teal-500);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 208, 132, 0.35);
}

/* Header Right Actions */
.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-lang {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-lang:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn-search-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--teal-600);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-search-icon:hover {
    background: var(--teal-500);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.btn-subscribe {
    background: var(--teal-500);
    color: var(--navy-950);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-subscribe:hover {
    background: #05e693;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 208, 132, 0.4);
}

.btn-mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
}

/* Mobile Drawer Overlay & Sheet */
.mobile-nav-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 9998;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 82%;
    max-width: 340px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--navy-950);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 9999;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.drawer-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.drawer-close-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.drawer-links-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.drawer-link-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.drawer-link-item:hover, .drawer-link-item.active {
    background: rgba(0, 208, 132, 0.15);
    color: var(--teal-500);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (Midnight Navy & Indian Visual)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-navy-section {
    background: var(--navy-950);
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(17, 183, 217, 0.15) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(0, 208, 132, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
        url('../backgrounds/hero-grid.svg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 3.5rem 0 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-left-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-pill-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    color: #FCD34D;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    width: fit-content;
}

.hero-main-title {
    font-size: 3.25rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.text-gradient-emerald {
    color: var(--teal-500);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00D084 0%, #11B7D9 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtext {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 95%;
}

/* Hero Search Bar */
.hero-search-container {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-search-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 6px 8px 6px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-search-box:focus-within {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 45px rgba(0, 208, 132, 0.45);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.search-input-field {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--navy-950);
    padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
    background: transparent;
}

.search-input-field::placeholder {
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.btn-search-submit {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-600), var(--teal-500));
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-search-submit:hover {
    filter: brightness(1.06);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Trending Keywords */
.hero-trending-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.trending-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    color: #F97316;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.trending-chip {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #E2E8F0;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.trending-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Trust Metric Stats */
.hero-trust-metrics {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.metric-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.metric-icon-box {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.metric-text-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-num {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.metric-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero Right Visual Column */
.hero-right-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-quote-box {
    text-align: right;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-quote-text {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #F1F5F9;
    font-style: italic;
}

.hero-quote-author {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--teal-500);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.hero-artwork-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-artwork-img-box {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-artwork-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 330px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-artwork-img-box:hover .hero-artwork-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Floating Glass Badges */
.floating-glass-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.35rem 0.7rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    z-index: 10;
    white-space: nowrap;
    min-width: 200px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.floating-glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.glass-card-1 {
    top: 6%;
    right: -24px;
    border-left: 4px solid #10B981;
    animation: aijaat-float 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.glass-card-2 {
    top: 40%;
    right: -32px;
    border-left: 4px solid #8B5CF6;
    animation: aijaat-float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.glass-card-3 {
    bottom: 6%;
    right: -18px;
    border-left: 4px solid #F59E0B;
    animation: aijaat-float 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 2.8s;
}

/* Animated Glowing Pulse Dots */
.badge-pulse-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pulse-green {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}
.pulse-purple {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
}
.pulse-orange {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.badge-dot-core {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
}

.dot-green {
    background: #10B981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px #10B981;
    animation: pulse-glow-green 2s infinite;
}
.dot-purple {
    background: #8B5CF6;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px #8B5CF6;
    animation: pulse-glow-purple 2s infinite 0.6s;
}
.dot-orange {
    background: #F59E0B;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px #F59E0B;
    animation: pulse-glow-orange 2s infinite 1.2s;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow-green {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.8), 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2); box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(16, 185, 129, 1), 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}
@keyframes pulse-glow-purple {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.8), 0 0 0 0 rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2); box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(139, 92, 246, 1), 0 0 0 8px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0); }
}
@keyframes pulse-glow-orange {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.8), 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2); box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 1), 0 0 0 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0); }
}

.glass-text-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.glass-text-box h4 {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.glass-text-box span {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CATEGORY CARDS ROW (6 Vibrant Gradients)
   ========================================================================== */
.category-strip-section {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 1.5rem;
    background: var(--surface);
}

.category-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 1.1rem;
}

.category-vibrant-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.4rem 1.1rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
    min-height: 165px;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.category-vibrant-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.16);
}

.grad-mandi { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #059669 0%, #10B981 100%); }
.grad-jobs { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0284C7 0%, #2563EB 100%); }
.grad-schemes { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #7C3AED 0%, #9333EA 100%); }
.grad-auto { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #EA580C 0%, #D97706 100%); }
.grad-tech { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #E11D48 0%, #BE123C 100%); }
.grad-other { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1E293B 0%, #334155 100%); }

.cat-icon-circle {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.category-vibrant-card:hover .cat-icon-circle {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.cat-card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cat-card-sub {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.cat-card-arrow {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.category-vibrant-card:hover .cat-card-arrow {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0F172A;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED NEWS & TODAY'S BIG NEWS
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-news-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

.section-headline-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.section-title-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 12px;
}

.section-title-with-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.section-title-with-bar::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 5px;
    height: 24px;
    background: var(--teal-600);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.section-subtitle-text {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-view-all {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--teal-600);
    background: #E6F7F2;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-view-all:hover {
    background: var(--teal-600);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.news-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.news-left-combo {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.lead-news-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.lead-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 240px;
}

.lead-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.lead-news-card:hover .lead-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.badge-mandi {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: var(--teal-600);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.lead-card-body {
    padding-top: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.lead-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--navy-950);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.lead-card-title:hover {
    color: var(--teal-600);
}

.card-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.meta-author-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.meta-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.circle-arrow-btn {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #EEFAF6;
    color: var(--teal-600);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lead-news-card:hover .circle-arrow-btn {
    background: var(--teal-600);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.news-stacked-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.stack-news-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.stack-news-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.stack-news-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.stack-thumb-wrap {
    width: 95px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stack-thumb-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.stack-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    flex: 1;
}

.category-chip-mini {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    width: fit-content;
    line-height: 1;
}

.chip-jobs { background: #E0F2FE; color: #0284C7; }
.chip-schemes { background: #F3E8FF; color: #7C3AED; }
.chip-tech { background: #FFE4E6; color: #E11D48; }

.stack-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.stack-title:hover {
    color: var(--teal-600);
}

.stack-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.big-live-card-wrap {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.live-badge-red {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #FEE2E2;
    color: #DC2626;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.live-dot-pulse {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #DC2626;
    animation: live-pulse 1.5s infinite;
}

.live-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 220px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.live-card-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.big-live-card-wrap:hover .live-card-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.live-card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.live-card-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.live-card-title:hover {
    color: var(--teal-600);
}

.live-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UTILITY HUB (3 COLUMNS)
   ========================================================================== */
.utility-hub-section {
    padding: 1rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.utility-grid-3col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.utility-box-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.box-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.box-title-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.btn-view-more-link {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--teal-600);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.btn-view-more-link:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.mandi-rates-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mandi-rate-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.mandi-rate-row:hover { background: #F8FAFC; }

.crop-name-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.crop-rate-value {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.crop-rate-value span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.rate-badge {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
}

.rate-up { background: #ECFDF5; color: #059669; }
.rate-down { background: #FEF2F2; color: #DC2626; }

.jobs-listing-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.job-listing-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.job-listing-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.job-info-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
}

.job-icon-box { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-top: 2px; }

.job-title-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-950);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.job-sub-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.btn-apply-mini {
    background: #E6F7F2;
    color: var(--teal-600);
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 184, 138, 0.3);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-apply-mini:hover {
    background: var(--teal-600);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.popular-ranked-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.popular-rank-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.popular-rank-row:hover { background: #F8FAFC; }

.rank-number-circle {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FEF3C7;
    color: #D97706;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.popular-info-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.popular-article-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-950);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.popular-article-title:hover { color: var(--teal-600); }

.popular-view-count {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA BANNERS (3 COLUMNS)
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banners-section {
    padding: 1.5rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.cta-grid-3col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-card-whatsapp {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #10B981 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
}

.cta-card-telegram {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284C7 0%, #0099FF 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
}

.cta-card-app {
    background: var(--navy-950);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.cta-icon-circle-lg {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.cta-content-top h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cta-content-top p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.btn-cta-white {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--navy-950);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: fit-content;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-cta-white:hover {
    background: #F1F5F9;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.app-phone-preview { width: 90px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.app-info-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.app-badge-pill {
    background: var(--teal-500);
    color: var(--navy-950);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.app-title-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.app-subtext {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.google-play-btn-img {
    height: 38px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE & INNER PAGE COMPREHENSIVE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.article-detail-section {
    padding: 2rem 0 4rem;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.breadcrumbs-bar a {
    color: var(--navy-950);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.breadcrumbs-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--teal-600);
}

.breadcrumbs-bar .sep {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.breadcrumbs-bar .current-crumb {
    color: var(--teal-600);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Article Layout 2-Col Grid */
.article-grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.3fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Main Article Card */
.article-main-paper {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.article-category-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #E6F7F2;
    color: var(--teal-600);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-headline {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.28;
    color: var(--navy-950);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* Author & Meta Bar */
.article-author-meta-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.author-left-profile {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.author-avatar-circle {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--teal-500);
}

.author-name-title {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.author-name-text {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--navy-950);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.verified-icon {
    color: var(--teal-600);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.article-publish-date {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Floating Share Buttons */
.share-action-pills {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-share-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.share-wa { background: #25D366; color: #FFFFFF; }
.share-wa:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.share-tg { background: #0088CC; color: #FFFFFF; }
.share-tg:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.share-copy { background: #F1F5F9; color: var(--navy-950); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.share-copy:hover { background: #E2E8F0; }

/* Featured Media / Banner */
.article-featured-banner {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.article-featured-banner img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Quick Facts / Highlights Box */
.quick-facts-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FDF4 0%, #E6F7F2 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--teal-500);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.quick-facts-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #065F46;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(8, 184, 138, 0.2);
}

.quick-facts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.fact-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.fact-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #047857;
}

.fact-value {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

/* Rich Article Prose */
.prose-content {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

.prose-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.prose-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy-950);
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1rem;
    padding-left: 12px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--teal-600);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.prose-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy-950);
    margin: 1.75rem 0 0.85rem;
}

.prose-content ul, .prose-content ol {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.prose-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

/* Data Table in Article */
.table-responsive-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 1.75rem 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.prose-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.prose-table th {
    background: var(--navy-950);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.prose-table td {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.prose-table tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: #F8FAFC;
}

.prose-table tr:hover {
    background: #F1F5F9;
}

/* Action CTA Box (Apply Now / Official Link) */
.article-action-box {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 2px dashed var(--teal-600);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.article-action-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy-950);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.article-action-box p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.btn-action-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-600), var(--teal-500));
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 208, 132, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-action-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: brightness(1.06);
}

/* Author Bio Card */
.author-bio-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.author-bio-avatar {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid var(--teal-500);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-bio-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy-950);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.author-bio-content p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.sidebar-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
}

.sidebar-card-widget {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.widget-header-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy-950);
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sidebar-related-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.sidebar-news-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.sidebar-news-thumb {
    width: 70px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sidebar-news-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.sidebar-news-info h5 {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-950);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.sidebar-news-info h5:hover {
    color: var(--teal-600);
}

.sidebar-news-info span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (Midnight Navy with Indian Tricolor Wave)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer-navy {
    background: var(--navy-950);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding-top: 4rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-brand-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-desc-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-social-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.social-circle-link {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #CBD5E1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.social-circle-link:hover {
    background: var(--teal-500);
    color: var(--navy-950);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-links-col h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-nav-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--teal-500);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Newsletter Col */
.footer-newsletter-col h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-newsletter-col p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-form-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 4px 6px 4px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.newsletter-input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.btn-newsletter-arrow {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--teal-600);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-newsletter-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--teal-500);
}

.newsletter-agree-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-wave-banner {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-slogan-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: right;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.slogan-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.slogan-sub {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FCD34D;
}

.tricolor-wave-img {
    width: 220px;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.footer-bottom-copyright-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748B;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CATEGORY HUB INNER PAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.category-page-banner {
    background: var(--navy-950);
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(17, 183, 217, 0.15) 0%, transparent 40%),
        url('../backgrounds/hero-grid.svg');
    background-size: cover;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.category-banner-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.category-banner-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    max-width: 700px;
}

.category-articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.cat-article-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.cat-article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.cat-card-thumb {
    height: 190px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.cat-card-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

.cat-card-body {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.cat-card-h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--navy-950);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.cat-card-h3:hover {
    color: var(--teal-600);
}

.cat-card-snippet {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE & RESPONSIVE ENGINE (DYNAMIC 100% OPTIMIZATION)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .category-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .hero-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .hero-right-visual {
        display: none;
    }
    .news-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .utility-grid-3col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .cta-grid-3col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .footer-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .article-grid-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .category-articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .site-header {
        height: 64px;
    }
    .header-inner {
        height: 64px;
    }
    .nav-menu-container {
        display: none;
    }
    .btn-subscribe {
        display: none;
    }
    .btn-mobile-toggle {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .hero-trust-metrics {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .category-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .news-left-combo {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .article-main-paper {
        padding: 1.25rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    }
    .article-headline {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }
    .quick-facts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .author-bio-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .footer-wave-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-slogan-box {
        text-align: center;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .category-articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}