/**
 * ExpressNews Main Theme Stylesheet
 * High-performance, responsive editorial design system.
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. CSS Custom Properties / Design Tokens
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
	/* User Palette: 3 Most Important Colors: Orange #F9A930, Dark Charcoal #343434, Main White #FFFFFF */
	--primary-color: #F9A930;
	/* 🟠 Main Orange (249, 169, 48) */
	--primary-hover: #FDA730;
	/* 🟧 Orange/Dark Shade (253, 167, 48) */
	--primary-dark: #E58B17;
	--primary-light: rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.12);
	--primary-border: rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.4);
	--primary-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.5);

	--dark-charcoal: #343434;
	/* ⚫ Dark Charcoal Background (52, 52, 52) */
	--dark-charcoal-card: #2B2B2B;
	--dark-charcoal-surface: #3E3E3E;
	--secondary-color: #343434;
	--secondary-hover: #262626;
	--dark-nav-bg: #343434;

	--text-main: #2D3748;
	--text-heading: #343434;
	--text-muted: #6B7280;
	--text-light: #9CA3AF;
	--text-orange: #F9A930;
	/* 🟡 Text Orange */

	--main-white: #FFFFFF;
	/* ⚪ Main White (255, 255, 255) */
	--bg-body: #F7F7F8;
	--bg-card: #FFFFFF;
	--bg-surface: #FFFFFF;
	--bg-alt: #F1F2F4;

	--border-color: #E5E7EB;
	--border-light: #F3F4F6;

	--font-primary: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Noto Sans Devanagari', sans-serif;
	--font-heading: 'Inter', 'Mukta', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', sans-serif;
	--font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

	--shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
	--shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
	--shadow-lg: 0 10px 20px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
	--shadow-orange: 0 4px 20px rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.35);
	--shadow-primary: 0 4px 20px rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.35);
	--radius-sm: 4px;
	--radius-md: 8px;
	--radius-lg: 12px;
	--radius-full: 9999px;

	--container-max: 1440px;
	--transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Dark Mode Variables (Dark Charcoal #343434 & Vibrant Orange #F9A930) */
body.dark-theme {
	--bg-body: #252525;
	--bg-card: #343434;
	--bg-surface: #3E3E3E;
	--bg-alt: #2B2B2B;
	--text-main: #F3F4F6;
	--text-heading: #FFFFFF;
	--text-muted: #D1D5DB;
	--border-color: #4A4A4A;
	--border-light: #3E3E3E;
	--primary-light: rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.22);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Reset & Global Typography
   ========================================================================== */
*,
*::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-primary);
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
	line-height: 1.75;
	color: var(--text-main);
	background-color: var(--bg-body);
	overflow-x: hidden;
	transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	color: var(--text-heading);
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.35;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

h1 {
	font-size: 2.25rem;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h2 {
	font-size: 1.75rem;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h3 {
	font-size: 1.35rem;
}

h4 {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
}

h5 {
	font-size: 1rem;
}

h6 {
	font-size: 0.875rem;
}

p {
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

a {
	color: inherit;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
	color: var(--primary-color);
}

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

ul,
ol {
	list-style: none;
}

.sr-only {
	position: absolute;
	width: 1px;
	height: 1px;
	padding: 0;
	margin: -1px;
	overflow: hidden;
	clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
	white-space: nowrap;
	border: 0;
}

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

/* Reading Progress Bar */
#reading-progress-bar {
	position: fixed;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	height: 3.5px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F59E0B, #EA580C);
	width: 0%;
	z-index: 9999;
	transition: width 0.1s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Top Utility Bar & Breaking News Ticker
   ========================================================================== */
.top-utility-bar {
	background-color: #0B1120;
	color: #94A3B8;
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1001;
}

.top-utility-inner {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	padding-top: 0.4rem;
	padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
	gap: 1rem;
}

.top-utility-left {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1.2rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-utility-right {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
}

.lang-flag-pill {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
	padding: 2px 10px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	color: #FFFFFF;
}

.lang-flag-pill i { color: var(--primary-color); }

.trending-label {
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #E2E8F0;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
}

/* Utility Social Icons */
.util-social-icons {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 5px;
}

.util-social-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 26px;
	height: 26px;
	border-radius: 5px;
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: transform 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
}

.util-social-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.88; }
.util-social-wa   { background: #25D366; }
.util-social-mail { background: #EA4335; }
.util-social-fb   { background: #0866FF; }
.util-social-ig   { background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%,#fdf497 0%,#fd5949 45%,#d6249f 60%,#285AEB 90%); }
.util-social-x    { background: #000; border: 1px solid #333; }

.util-font-tools {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 3px;
}

.util-dark-btn { font-size: 0.85rem; }

.live-date-indicator {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.45rem;
	font-weight: 500;
}

.live-date-indicator i {
	color: var(--primary-color);
}

.trending-pills {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
}

.trending-pill-tag {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	padding: 2px 8px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	color: #CBD5E1;
}

.trending-pill-tag:hover {
	background: var(--primary-color);
	color: #FFFFFF;
}

.utility-tool-btn {
	background: transparent;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	color: #CBD5E1;
	padding: 2px 7px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: var(--transition);
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.utility-tool-btn:hover {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
	color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Breaking News Bar */
.breaking-news-ticker-bar {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

body.dark-theme .breaking-news-ticker-bar {
	background: #1E293B;
	border-color: #334155;
}

.breaking-news-wrapper {
	display: flex;
	align-items: stretch;
	height: 42px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.breaking-badge {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #D97706);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	padding: 0 1.25rem;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	white-space: nowrap;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	clip-path: polygon(0 0, 95% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}

.breaking-badge .fa-bolt {
	animation: flash 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes flash {

	0%,
	100% {
		opacity: 1;
	}

	50% {
		opacity: 0.3;
	}
}

.breaking-content-slider {
	flex: 1;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	padding-left: 1.25rem;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.breaking-item {
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	white-space: nowrap;
	text-overflow: ellipsis;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.breaking-item:hover {
	color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Main Brand Header & Leaderboard Ad
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   MAIN BRAND HEADER  – PIB-style 3-column horizontal layout
   ========================================================================== */
.site-main-header {
	background-color: var(--bg-card);
	padding: 0.85rem 0;
	border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	display: block;
}

.header-main-inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* --- Logo Column --- */
.header-logo-col {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-wrap {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1rem;
}

.site-logo-link {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.site-logo-img {
	height: 72px;
	width: auto;
	max-width: 180px;
	object-fit: contain;
	display: block;
	border-radius: 8px;
	transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.site-logo-link:hover .site-logo-img {
	transform: scale(1.04);
	opacity: 0.9;
}

/* --- Center Brand Column --- */
.header-brand-center {
	flex: 1;
	text-align: center;
	min-width: 0;
}

.header-site-name-link {
	text-decoration: none;
	display: inline-block;
}

.header-site-name {
	display: block;
	font-size: 2rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	line-height: 1.1;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.header-site-name-link:hover .header-site-name {
	opacity: 0.85;
}

.header-site-tagline {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --- Right Column --- */
.header-right-col {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Inline Search */
.header-inline-search {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.header-inline-search:focus-within {
	border-color: var(--primary-color);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-light);
}

.header-search-field {
	border: none;
	outline: none;
	background: transparent;
	padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: var(--text-main);
	width: 200px;
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.header-search-field::placeholder { color: var(--text-light); }

.header-search-submit {
	background: var(--primary-color);
	border: none;
	color: #fff;
	padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
	cursor: pointer;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	transition: background 0.2s;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-search-submit:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); }

/* App Badges */
.header-app-badges {
	display: flex;
	gap: 5px;
}

.app-badge-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
	background: var(--dark-charcoal);
	color: #fff;
	padding: 5px 10px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-size: 0.76rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.app-badge-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-color); color: #fff; }

.app-badge-btn i { font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* NEWS FAST Custom Brand Heading (Capital Letters, Big Size & Orange #F9A930 / Dark #343434) */
.newsfast-brand {
	text-decoration: none;
	display: inline-block;
}

.nf-logo-badge {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: flex-start;
	line-height: 1;
	user-select: none;
	transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.newsfast-brand:hover .nf-logo-badge {
	transform: scale(1.02);
}

.nf-logo-main-row {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	font-family: 'Inter', 'Mukta', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
	font-weight: 900;
	font-size: 3.2rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	line-height: 1;
}

.nf-logo-part-news {
	color: #343434;
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

body.dark-theme .nf-logo-part-news {
	color: #FFFFFF;
}

.nf-logo-part-fast-badge {
	background: #F9A930;
	color: #343434;
	padding: 4px 14px 4px 12px;
	border-radius: 6px;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.35);
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nf-logo-part-fast {
	color: #343434;
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.nf-logo-part-fast-text {
	color: #F9A930;
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.nf-logo-bolt {
	font-size: 0.82em;
	color: #343434;
}

.nf-logo-bolt-orange {
	font-size: 0.82em;
	color: #F9A930;
	margin-left: 2px;
}

.nf-logo-sub-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-top: 6px;
}

.nf-logo-tagline {
	font-family: 'Inter', 'Mukta', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
	font-size: 1.45rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 2px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	line-height: 1.2;
	color: #343434;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nf-logo-tagline .tagline-fastest {
	color: #343434;
}

.nf-logo-tagline .tagline-news {
	color: #F9A930;
}

.nf-logo-tagline.all-orange {
	color: #F9A930;
}

.nf-logo-tagline.all-dark {
	color: #343434;
}

body.dark-theme .nf-logo-tagline,
body.dark-theme .nf-logo-tagline .tagline-fastest {
	color: #FFFFFF;
}

body.dark-theme .nf-logo-tagline .tagline-news {
	color: #F9A930;
}

.nf-logo-domain {
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 1.5px;
	color: #64748B;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

body.dark-theme .nf-logo-domain {
	color: #94A3B8;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.nf-logo-main-row {
		font-size: 2.2rem;
		gap: 6px;
	}

	.nf-logo-tagline {
		font-size: 1.05rem;
		letter-spacing: 1.5px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
	.nf-logo-main-row {
		font-size: 1.8rem;
		gap: 4px;
	}

	.nf-logo-tagline {
		font-size: 0.9rem;
		letter-spacing: 1px;
	}
}

/* Fallback / Generic Logo Text */
.site-logo-text {
	font-size: 2.2rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: -0.04em;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	line-height: 1;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.site-logo-text .logo-highlight {
	color: var(--primary-color);
}

.drawer-logo-badge {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBBF24, #F59E0B);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	padding: 1px 7px;
	border-radius: 3px;
	font-weight: 900;
	box-shadow: -2px 2px 0 #B45309;
	margin-right: 2px;
}

.site-tagline {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	margin-top: 2px;
	font-weight: 600;
}

.header-ad-space {
	max-width: 728px;
	min-height: 90px;
	background: var(--bg-surface);
	border: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	overflow: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Primary Sticky Navigation Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.site-primary-navbar {
	background-color: var(--dark-nav-bg);
	position: sticky;
	top: 0;
	z-index: 1000;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.navbar-inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 1rem;
	padding: 0;
}

.nav-menu-primary {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	flex-wrap: nowrap;
	flex: 1;
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	overflow-x: auto;
	scrollbar-width: none;
}

.nav-menu-primary::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.nav-menu-primary>li {
	position: relative;
}

.nav-menu-primary>li>a {
	display: block;
	color: #F1F5F9;
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
	transition: var(--transition);
	border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}

.nav-menu-primary>li>a:hover,
.nav-menu-primary>li.current-menu-item>a {
	color: #FFFFFF;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
	border-bottom-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.nav-right-actions {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
}

.header-search-btn,
.mobile-toggle-btn {
	background: transparent;
	border: none;
	color: #F1F5F9;
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.header-search-btn:hover,
.mobile-toggle-btn:hover {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	color: #FFFFFF;
}

.epaper-btn {
	background: var(--primary-color);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.4rem;
}

.epaper-btn:hover {
	background: var(--primary-hover);
	color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. 3-Column News Editorial Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-grid-layout {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 240px minmax(0, 1fr) 340px;
	gap: 1.75rem;
	padding-top: 1.75rem;
	padding-bottom: 3rem;
	align-items: start;
}

/* Layout variation when left sidebar is hidden or 2-column */
.layout-2-col {
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 360px;
}

/* Left Sidebar: Regional Navigation & App Badges */
.editorial-left-col {
	position: sticky;
	top: 70px;
}

.left-nav-card {
	background: var(--bg-card);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 1.25rem;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.left-section-title {
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
}

.left-category-list {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.35rem;
}

.left-cat-link {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--text-main);
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.left-cat-link:hover,
.left-cat-link.active {
	background: var(--primary-light);
	color: var(--primary-color);
	padding-left: 0.85rem;
}

.left-cat-link .cat-arrow {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	opacity: 0.5;
}

/* App Download Badges */
.app-download-box {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A, #1E293B);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	padding: 1.25rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	text-align: center;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.app-box-icon {
	font-size: 2.2rem;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.app-box-title {
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.app-box-subtitle {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: #94A3B8;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.app-store-btns {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.6rem;
}

.store-btn {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.store-btn:hover {
	background: var(--primary-color);
	border-color: var(--primary-color);
	color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Center Article Column (NEWS FAST Editorial Format)
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-center-col {
	background: var(--bg-card);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 2rem;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	min-width: 0;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.expressnews-breadcrumbs {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
	padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.expressnews-breadcrumbs ol {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
}

.expressnews-breadcrumbs a:hover {
	color: var(--primary-color);
}

.expressnews-breadcrumbs .sep {
	color: var(--text-light);
}

.expressnews-breadcrumbs .active {
	color: var(--text-heading);
	font-weight: 600;
}

/* Dual-color Headline */
.article-headline-main {
	font-size: 2.25rem;
	line-height: 1.35;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.article-headline-main .headline-kicker {
	color: var(--primary-color);
	display: inline;
}

.article-headline-main .headline-separator {
	color: #94A3B8;
	font-weight: 400;
	margin: 0 0.35rem;
}

/* Post Meta Row */
.article-meta-row {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 1rem;
	padding: 0.9rem 0;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.meta-left-info {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1rem;
}

.author-info-chip {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.6rem;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	font-weight: 600;
}

.author-avatar-circle {
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #EA580C);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.location-tag {
	background: var(--bg-surface);
	color: var(--text-heading);
	font-weight: 600;
	padding: 3px 10px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-full);
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.35rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.location-tag i {
	color: var(--primary-color);
}

.post-timestamp,
.read-time-pill {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Audio Player Simulator / Text to Speech */
.tts-audio-player-card {
	background: var(--bg-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 1rem;
}

.tts-play-btn {
	background: var(--primary-color);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	border: none;
	width: 36px;
	height: 36px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: var(--transition);
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tts-play-btn:hover {
	transform: scale(1.08);
	background: var(--primary-hover);
}

.tts-info-text {
	flex: 1;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--text-heading);
}

.tts-wave-bars {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 3px;
	height: 18px;
}

.tts-wave-bars span {
	width: 3px;
	height: 100%;
	background: var(--primary-color);
	border-radius: 2px;
	opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Social Share Bar */
.news-social-share-bar {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.6rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.share-label {
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.share-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 0.4rem;
	height: 38px;
	padding: 0 1rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	border: none;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: var(--transition);
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.share-btn:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	color: #FFFFFF;
}

.share-whatsapp {
	background: #25D366;
}

.share-whatsapp:hover {
	background: #1EBE5D;
}

.share-facebook {
	background: #1877F2;
	width: 38px;
	padding: 0;
}

.share-facebook:hover {
	background: #0E65D9;
}

.share-x {
	background: #000000;
	width: 38px;
	padding: 0;
}

.share-x:hover {
	background: #1a1a1a;
}

.share-telegram {
	background: #229ED9;
	width: 38px;
	padding: 0;
}

.share-telegram:hover {
	background: #1C85B8;
}

.share-copy {
	background: #475569;
	width: 38px;
	padding: 0;
	position: relative;
}

.share-copy:hover {
	background: #334155;
}

/* Copy Toast */
.copy-toast {
	position: fixed;
	bottom: 30px;
	left: 50%;
	transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
	background: #0F172A;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	padding: 10px 20px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-full);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	z-index: 10000;
	opacity: 0;
	transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
}

.copy-toast.show {
	transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
	opacity: 1;
}

/* Featured Media */
.article-featured-media {
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--bg-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.article-featured-img {
	width: 100%;
	max-height: 520px;
	object-fit: cover;
}

.featured-media-caption {
	padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	background: var(--bg-surface);
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	font-style: italic;
}

/* Article Body Typography */
.article-body-content {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	line-height: 1.85;
	color: var(--text-main);
}

.article-body-content p {
	margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.article-body-content>p:first-of-type::first-letter {
	font-size: 3.5rem;
	line-height: 1;
	font-weight: 800;
	float: left;
	margin-right: 0.6rem;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.article-body-content blockquote {
	margin: 2rem 0;
	padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
	background: var(--primary-light);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
	border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	font-style: italic;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--text-heading);
}

.article-body-content img {
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	margin: 1.75rem auto;
}

/* Inline Contextual Read Also Box */
.inline-read-also-box {
	background: var(--bg-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
	margin: 1.75rem 0;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1rem;
}

.inline-read-also-label {
	background: var(--primary-color);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	padding: 3px 8px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.inline-read-also-title {
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	color: var(--text-heading);
}

.inline-read-also-title:hover {
	color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Social Join Banner ("न्यूज फास्ट से आप यहाँ भी जुड़ें !") */
.social-join-banner-card {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFBEB 0%, #FEF3C7 100%);
	border: 2px dashed #FCD34D;
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 1.75rem;
	margin: 2.5rem 0;
	text-align: center;
}

body.dark-theme .social-join-banner-card {
	background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
	border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.join-banner-heading {
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #BE123C;
	margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

body.dark-theme .join-banner-heading {
	color: #F43F5E;
}

.join-banner-sub {
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.join-social-buttons-grid {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
}

.join-pill-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-full);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	transition: var(--transition);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.join-pill-btn:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	color: #FFFFFF;
}

.jp-wa {
	background: #25D366;
}

.jp-tg {
	background: #229ED9;
}

.jp-yt {
	background: #FF0000;
}

.jp-ig {
	background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
}

/* Article Tags */
.article-tags-wrap {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	margin: 2rem 0;
	padding-top: 1.25rem;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.tags-label {
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	color: var(--text-heading);
}

.tag-pill {
	background: var(--bg-surface);
	color: var(--text-muted);
	padding: 4px 12px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-full);
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.tag-pill:hover {
	background: var(--primary-color);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Author Bio Box */
.author-bio-card {
	display: flex;
	gap: 1.25rem;
	background: var(--bg-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 1.5rem;
	margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.author-bio-avatar {
	width: 68px;
	height: 68px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	object-fit: cover;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-bio-name {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.author-bio-role {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.author-bio-desc {
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Next / Previous Article Navigation */
.post-prev-next-nav {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 1.25rem;
	margin: 2.5rem 0;
	padding: 1.5rem 0;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.nav-story-card {
	background: var(--bg-surface);
	padding: 1rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-story-card:hover {
	border-color: var(--primary-color);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nav-story-label {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
	display: block;
}

.nav-story-title {
	font-size: 0.98rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	line-height: 1.4;
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
}

/* Related Stories Grid ("खबरें और भी है ....") */
.related-news-section {
	margin-top: 3rem;
}

.section-headline-bar {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.section-title {
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	margin-bottom: 0;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title::before {
	content: '';
	display: inline-block;
	width: 4px;
	height: 1.2em;
	background: var(--primary-color);
	border-radius: 2px;
}

.related-news-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	gap: 1.25rem;
}

.news-card-horizontal {
	display: flex;
	background: var(--bg-card);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: var(--transition);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.news-card-horizontal:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.card-img-wrap {
	width: 140px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}

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

.news-card-horizontal:hover .card-img-wrap img {
	transform: scale(1.06);
}

.card-content-wrap {
	padding: 0.9rem;
	flex: 1;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	min-width: 0;
}

.card-cat-badge {
	color: var(--primary-color);
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
	display: inline-block;
}

.card-title {
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.4;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.card-meta {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Right Sidebar & Widgets
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-right-col {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 1.75rem;
}

.news-widget {
	background: var(--bg-card);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 1.25rem;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.widget-header-line {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
	padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.widget-title {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

.pulse-dot {
	width: 10px;
	height: 10px;
	background: #22C55E;
	border-radius: 50%;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
	animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
	0% {
		box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
	}

	70% {
		box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
	}

	100% {
		box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
	}
}

/* Trending Widget Items */
.trending-news-list {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 1rem;
}

.trending-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 0.85rem;
	padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

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

.trending-rank {
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: #CBD5E1;
	line-height: 1;
	min-width: 24px;
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.trending-rank.rank-1 {
	color: #F59E0B;
}

.trending-rank.rank-2 {
	color: #EA580C;
}

.trending-rank.rank-3 {
	color: #CA8A04;
}

.trending-content {
	flex: 1;
	min-width: 0;
}

.trending-cat-badge {
	color: var(--primary-color);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	display: inline-block;
	margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.trending-title {
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.4;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.trending-meta {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	display: flex;
	gap: 0.75rem;
}

.trending-thumb {
	width: 65px;
	height: 65px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	overflow: hidden;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

/* Horoscope / Rashifal Widget */
.rashifal-widget-card {
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFBEB 0%, #FEF3C7 100%);
	border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 1.25rem;
}

body.dark-theme .rashifal-widget-card {
	background: #1E293B;
	border-color: #334155;
}

.rashifal-header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
	padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.astrology-icon {
	color: #D97706;
	font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.rashifal-title {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #92400E;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

body.dark-theme .rashifal-title {
	color: #FBBF24;
}

.today-date-badge {
	background: #D97706;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	padding: 2px 7px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.rashifal-selector-wrap {
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.rashifal-dropdown {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	border: 1px solid #D97706;
	background: #FFFFFF;
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	cursor: pointer;
}

.rashifal-item-box {
	display: none;
	background: #FFFFFF;
	padding: 1rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

body.dark-theme .rashifal-item-box {
	background: #0F172A;
}

.rashifal-item-box.active {
	display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
	from {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translateY(4px);
	}

	to {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: translateY(0);
	}
}

.zodiac-top-badge {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.zodiac-sym {
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	line-height: 1;
}

.zodiac-nm {
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	font-size: 1rem;
}

.zodiac-text {
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: var(--text-main);
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

.rashifal-footer-link {
	margin-top: 0.85rem;
	text-align: right;
}

.view-all-rashifal {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #B45309;
}

body.dark-theme .view-all-rashifal {
	color: #FBBF24;
}

/* Ad Box Widget */
.news-ad-box-wrapper {
	text-align: center;
}

.ad-disclaimer-label {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.ad-placeholder-box {
	background: var(--bg-surface);
	border: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
}

.ad-placeholder-box i {
	font-size: 2rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ad-placeholder-box p {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Social Widget */
.news-social-follow-grid {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.6rem;
}

.social-channel-badge {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.85rem;
	padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-weight: 700;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-channel-badge i {
	font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.social-channel-badge .ch-name {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	line-height: 1.2;
}

.social-channel-badge .ch-sub {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	opacity: 0.85;
	font-weight: 400;
}

.sc-wa {
	background: #25D366;
}

.sc-tg {
	background: #229ED9;
}

.sc-yt {
	background: #FF0000;
}

.social-mini-icons-row {
	display: flex;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.mini-icon {
	flex: 1;
	height: 36px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-size: 1rem;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.mi-fb {
	background: #1877F2;
}

.mi-ig {
	background: #E1306C;
}

.mi-rss {
	background: #F97316;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Comments Template
   ========================================================================== */
.comments-area {
	margin-top: 3rem;
	padding-top: 2rem;
	border-top: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.comments-title {
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
}

.comment-list {
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.comment-body {
	background: var(--bg-surface);
	padding: 1.25rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.comment-author {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.comment-author .avatar {
	border-radius: 50%;
}

.comment-author .fn {
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--text-heading);
}

.comment-metadata {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.comment-content {
	font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.reply a {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Comment Form */
.comment-respond {
	background: var(--bg-surface);
	padding: 1.5rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.comment-reply-title {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.comment-form p {
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.comment-form label {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.comment-form textarea {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-family: inherit;
	background: var(--bg-card);
	color: var(--text-main);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.comment-form input[type="submit"] {
	background: var(--primary-color);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-weight: 700;
	padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
	border: none;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.comment-form input[type="submit"]:hover {
	background: var(--primary-hover);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Mega Footer
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   MEGA FOOTER – PIB-inspired structured layout
   ========================================================================== */
.site-mega-footer {
	background-color: #111827;
	color: #94A3B8;
	border-top: none;
}

/* Footer Info Strip */
.footer-info-strip {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
	border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
	padding: 1.25rem 0;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer-info-inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 1.5rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-info-brand {
	display: flex;
	align-items: baseline;
	gap: 8px;
}

.footer-brand-name {
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.footer-brand-accent {
	background: var(--primary-color);
	color: #343434;
	padding: 1px 7px;
	border-radius: 4px;
}

.footer-brand-tagline {
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	color: #64748B;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.footer-info-links {
	display: flex;
	gap: 1.25rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-info-links a {
	color: #94A3B8;
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: color 0.2s;
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-info-links a:hover { color: var(--primary-color); }

.footer-info-social {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
}

.footer-info-social-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 32px;
	height: 32px;
	border-radius: 7px;
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: transform 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
}

.footer-info-social-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.12); opacity: 0.88; }

/* Footer Columns Area */
.footer-columns-area {
	padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.footer-top-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 2.5rem;
	padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.footer-widget-title {
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
	position: relative;
	padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
	border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(249,169,48,0.3);
}

.footer-widget-title::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	bottom: -2px;
	width: 40px;
	height: 2px;
	background: var(--primary-color);
}

.footer-links-list {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.55rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
	color: #94A3B8;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	transition: var(--transition);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 5px;
}

.footer-links-list a::before {
	content: '›';
	color: var(--primary-color);
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
	color: #FFFFFF;
	padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-about-text {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	line-height: 1.75;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
	color: #64748B;
}

/* Footer Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
	background: #0a0f1e;
	padding: 1.5rem 0;
	text-align: center;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 5px;
}

.footer-copyright {
	margin: 0;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #E2E8F0;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-compliance {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 0.76rem;
	color: #4B5563;
}

.footer-credit {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	color: #6B7280;
}

.footer-credit-link {
	color: var(--primary-color);
	font-weight: 800;
	text-decoration: none;
	padding: 1px 5px;
	background: rgba(249,169,48,0.1);
	border-radius: 3px;
}

.footer-credit-link:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }

.footer-bottom-bar a {
	color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-bottom-bar a:hover {
	color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Floating Feedback Tab */
.floating-feedback-tab {
	position: fixed;
	right: 0;
	top: 50%;
	transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg);
	transform-origin: right bottom;
	background: var(--primary-color);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	padding: 6px 16px;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0 0;
	box-shadow: -2px 0 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
	z-index: 999;
	cursor: pointer;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.floating-feedback-tab:hover {
	background: #D97706;
	color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Back to Top Button */
.back-to-top-btn {
	position: fixed;
	bottom: 25px;
	right: 25px;
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	background: var(--dark-nav-bg);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	cursor: pointer;
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	transition: var(--transition);
	z-index: 998;
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
	opacity: 1;
	visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
	background: var(--primary-color);
	transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. NEWSFAST 2-Second Kinetic Letter Intro Animation
   Letters fly from corners & sides, converge at center to form NEWSFAST
   THE FASTEST NEWS, shockwave impact, auto-exits at 2 seconds.
   ========================================================================== */
#newsfast-intro-overlay {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	width: 100vw;
	height: 100vh;
	background: #060709;
	background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 90, 0, 0.18) 0%, rgba(6, 7, 9, 0.98) 70%);
	z-index: 9999999;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	overflow: hidden;
	perspective: 1400px;
	pointer-events: all;
	animation: nfIntroFadeOut 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.7, 0, 0.3, 1) 1.55s forwards;
}

#newsfast-intro-overlay.dismissed {
	display: none !important;
	pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* Skip Button */
.nf-intro-skip {
	position: absolute;
	top: 24px;
	right: 28px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
	color: #E2E8F0;
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 1.5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 6px 14px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
	z-index: 100;
}

.nf-intro-skip:hover {
	background: #FF5A00;
	color: #FFF;
	border-color: #FF5A00;
}

/* Speed Lines Background */
.nf-intro-speed-grid {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	background:
		linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 49%, rgba(255, 90, 0, 0.04) 50%, transparent 51%),
		linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 49%, rgba(255, 90, 0, 0.04) 50%, transparent 51%);
	background-size: 60px 60px;
	opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Shockwave Ring */
.nf-intro-shockwave {
	position: absolute;
	width: 140px;
	height: 140px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	border: 3px solid #FF5A00;
	box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(255, 90, 0, 0.8), inset 0 0 25px rgba(255, 90, 0, 0.5);
	opacity: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	animation: nfShockwave 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.8, 0.2, 1) 0.82s forwards;
}

@keyframes nfShockwave {
	0% {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: scale(0.2);
	}

	20% {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: scale(0.8);
	}

	100% {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: scale(8.5);
	}
}

/* Center Stage */
.nf-intro-stage {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	transform-style: preserve-3d;
	z-index: 10;
	animation: nfStageSettle 2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes nfStageSettle {
	0% {
		transform: scale(0.9) translateZ(-80px);
	}

	45% {
		transform: scale(1.05) translateZ(30px);
	}

	60% {
		transform: scale(1) translateZ(0);
	}

	90% {
		transform: scale(1.02);
	}

	100% {
		transform: scale(1.15) translateZ(80px);
	}
}

/* Logo Main Title Container */
.nf-intro-title {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-family: 'Inter', 'Rajdhani', -apple-system, sans-serif;
	font-weight: 900;
	font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 9vw, 6.8rem);
	line-height: 1;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	transform-style: preserve-3d;
	user-select: none;
}

/* Individual Flying Letters */
.nf-letter {
	display: inline-block;
	transform-style: preserve-3d;
	will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
	animation-duration: 0.85s;
	animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
	animation-fill-mode: forwards;
}

/* Part 1: "NEWS" - Crisp White with intense 3D shadow */
.nf-letter.part-news {
	color: #FFFFFF;
	text-shadow:
		0 2px 0 #CBD5E1,
		0 4px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
		0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

/* Part 2: "FAST" - Vibrant Electric Orange with fiery glow */
.nf-letter.part-fast {
	color: #FF5A00;
	text-shadow:
		0 2px 0 #CC4400,
		0 0 25px rgba(255, 90, 0, 0.9),
		0 0 50px rgba(255, 90, 0, 0.6),
		0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

/* Icon / Lightning */
.nf-letter.part-icon {
	color: #FF6A00;
	font-size: 0.88em;
	margin-right: 6px;
	filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px #FF5A00);
}

/* Corner & Side Flying Trajectories */
/* N: Comes from Top-Left Corner */
.fly-corner-tl {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translate3d(-110vw, -110vh, 450px) rotate(-240deg) scale(3.5);
	animation-name: flyInTL;
	animation-delay: 0.02s;
}

@keyframes flyInTL {
	0% {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translate3d(-110vw, -110vh, 450px) rotate(-240deg) scale(3.5);
		filter: blur(12px);
	}

	35% {
		opacity: 1;
		filter: blur(4px);
	}

	75% {
		transform: translate3d(4px, 4px, 15px) rotate(5deg) scale(1.12);
		filter: blur(0);
	}

	100% {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
		filter: blur(0);
	}
}

/* E: Comes from Top Edge */
.fly-side-top {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translate3d(0, -110vh, 300px) rotate(120deg) scale(0.4);
	animation-name: flyInTop;
	animation-delay: 0.05s;
}

@keyframes flyInTop {
	0% {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translate3d(0, -110vh, 300px) rotate(120deg) scale(0.4);
		filter: blur(12px);
	}

	35% {
		opacity: 1;
		filter: blur(4px);
	}

	75% {
		transform: translate3d(0, 5px, 10px) rotate(-3deg) scale(1.1);
		filter: blur(0);
	}

	100% {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
		filter: blur(0);
	}
}

/* W: Comes from Top-Right Corner */
.fly-corner-tr {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translate3d(110vw, -110vh, 500px) rotate(220deg) scale(3.2);
	animation-name: flyInTR;
	animation-delay: 0.07s;
}

@keyframes flyInTR {
	0% {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translate3d(110vw, -110vh, 500px) rotate(220deg) scale(3.2);
		filter: blur(12px);
	}

	35% {
		opacity: 1;
		filter: blur(4px);
	}

	75% {
		transform: translate3d(-4px, 4px, 15px) rotate(-4deg) scale(1.12);
		filter: blur(0);
	}

	100% {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
		filter: blur(0);
	}
}

/* S: Comes from Left Side */
.fly-side-left {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translate3d(-110vw, 15vh, 250px) rotate(-140deg) scale(2.2);
	animation-name: flyInLeft;
	animation-delay: 0.09s;
}

@keyframes flyInLeft {
	0% {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translate3d(-110vw, 15vh, 250px) rotate(-140deg) scale(2.2);
		filter: blur(12px);
	}

	35% {
		opacity: 1;
		filter: blur(4px);
	}

	75% {
		transform: translate3d(5px, 0, 10px) rotate(3deg) scale(1.1);
		filter: blur(0);
	}

	100% {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
		filter: blur(0);
	}
}

/* F: Comes from Right Side */
.fly-side-right {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translate3d(110vw, -15vh, 320px) rotate(160deg) scale(2.4);
	animation-name: flyInRight;
	animation-delay: 0.11s;
}

@keyframes flyInRight {
	0% {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translate3d(110vw, -15vh, 320px) rotate(160deg) scale(2.4);
		filter: blur(12px);
	}

	35% {
		opacity: 1;
		filter: blur(4px);
	}

	75% {
		transform: translate3d(-5px, 0, 12px) rotate(-3deg) scale(1.12);
		filter: blur(0);
	}

	100% {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
		filter: blur(0);
	}
}

/* A: Comes from Bottom-Left Corner */
.fly-corner-bl {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translate3d(-110vw, 110vh, 420px) rotate(-180deg) scale(3.1);
	animation-name: flyInBL;
	animation-delay: 0.13s;
}

@keyframes flyInBL {
	0% {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translate3d(-110vw, 110vh, 420px) rotate(-180deg) scale(3.1);
		filter: blur(12px);
	}

	35% {
		opacity: 1;
		filter: blur(4px);
	}

	75% {
		transform: translate3d(4px, -4px, 15px) rotate(4deg) scale(1.12);
		filter: blur(0);
	}

	100% {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
		filter: blur(0);
	}
}

/* S (in FAST): Comes from Bottom Edge */
.fly-side-bottom {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translate3d(0, 110vh, 280px) rotate(190deg) scale(0.5);
	animation-name: flyInBottom;
	animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

@keyframes flyInBottom {
	0% {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translate3d(0, 110vh, 280px) rotate(190deg) scale(0.5);
		filter: blur(12px);
	}

	35% {
		opacity: 1;
		filter: blur(4px);
	}

	75% {
		transform: translate3d(0, -5px, 10px) rotate(-3deg) scale(1.1);
		filter: blur(0);
	}

	100% {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
		filter: blur(0);
	}
}

/* T: Comes from Bottom-Right Corner */
.fly-corner-br {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translate3d(110vw, 110vh, 480px) rotate(240deg) scale(3.4);
	animation-name: flyInBR;
	animation-delay: 0.17s;
}

@keyframes flyInBR {
	0% {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translate3d(110vw, 110vh, 480px) rotate(240deg) scale(3.4);
		filter: blur(12px);
	}

	35% {
		opacity: 1;
		filter: blur(4px);
	}

	75% {
		transform: translate3d(-4px, -4px, 15px) rotate(-4deg) scale(1.12);
		filter: blur(0);
	}

	100% {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
		filter: blur(0);
	}
}

/* Tagline Container: "THE FASTEST NEWS" */
.nf-intro-tagline-wrap {
	margin-top: 18px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.nf-intro-tagline-badge {
	background: #FF5A00;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF6B00 0%, #FF3E00 100%);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 2.2vw, 1.35rem);
	letter-spacing: 4px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 6px 20px;
	border-radius: 6px;
	transform: skewX(-8deg);
	box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 90, 0, 0.4);
	opacity: 0;
	animation: nfTaglineSlam 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.85s forwards;
}

.nf-intro-tagline-text {
	transform: skewX(8deg);
	display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes nfTaglineSlam {
	0% {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: scale(2) translateY(50px) skewX(-8deg);
		filter: blur(8px);
	}

	70% {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: scale(0.95) translateY(-2px) skewX(-8deg);
		filter: blur(0);
	}

	100% {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: scale(1) translateY(0) skewX(-8deg);
		filter: blur(0);
	}
}

/* Overall Intro Fade Out and Zoom Reveal */
@keyframes nfIntroFadeOut {
	0% {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: scale(1);
	}

	50% {
		opacity: 0.9;
		transform: scale(1.04);
	}

	100% {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: scale(1.16);
		visibility: hidden;
		pointer-events: none;
	}
}

/* Utility Bar Intro Replay Button */
.btn-replay-intro {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 5px;
	background: rgba(255, 0, 9, 0.12);
	color: #FF0009;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 9, 0.35);
	padding: 3px 10px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-size: 0.74rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-replay-intro:hover {
	background: #F9A930;
	color: #343434;
	box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.4);
}

/* Orange #F9A930 & Dark Charcoal #343434 Ticker & Headline Styling */
.breaking-badge {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F9A930 0%, #FDA730 100%) !important;
	color: #343434 !important;
	font-weight: 900 !important;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.4) !important;
}

.section-title::after {
	background: #F9A930 !important;
}

.trending-item-rank {
	background: #F9A930 !important;
	color: #343434 !important;
	font-weight: 900 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. Modern Editorial Layout & Typography (Orange / Dark Charcoal / White)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Breadcrumb Navigation */
.expressnews-breadcrumbs,
.lion-breadcrumb {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: #6B7280;
	margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
	font-weight: 500;
}

.expressnews-breadcrumbs a,
.lion-breadcrumb a {
	color: #6B7280;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.expressnews-breadcrumbs a:hover,
.lion-breadcrumb a:hover {
	color: var(--primary-color);
}

.expressnews-breadcrumbs .separator,
.lion-breadcrumb .separator {
	color: #9CA3AF;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.expressnews-breadcrumbs .current,
.lion-breadcrumb .current {
	color: var(--text-heading);
	font-weight: 700;
}

/* Article Drop Cap (Orange #F9A930) */
.article-dropcap {
	float: left;
	font-size: 3.6rem;
	line-height: 0.82;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: #F9A930;
	margin-right: 0.65rem;
	margin-top: 0.15rem;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.25);
}

/* Horizontal Category Ribbon (Dark Charcoal #343434 base with Orange #F9A930 active) */
.category-ribbon-bar {
	background: #343434;
	border-bottom: 2px solid #F9A930;
	position: relative;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
	z-index: 10;
}

body.dark-theme .category-ribbon-bar {
	background: #252525;
	border-bottom-color: #F9A930;
}

.category-ribbon-inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	overflow-x: auto;
	white-space: nowrap;
	scrollbar-width: none;
	-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
	padding: 0.5rem 0;
	gap: 0.55rem;
}

.category-ribbon-inner::-webkit-scrollbar {
	display: none;
}

.ribbon-pill-link {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 5px;
	padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
	font-size: 0.83rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	border-radius: 9999px;
	text-decoration: none;
	background: #262626;
	border: 1px solid #444444;
	transition: var(--transition);
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

body.dark-theme .ribbon-pill-link {
	background: #1C1C1C;
	color: #E2E8F0;
	border-color: #383838;
}

.ribbon-pill-link:hover,
.ribbon-pill-link.active {
	background: #F9A930;
	color: #343434;
	border-color: #F9A930;
	font-weight: 800;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.45);
}

/* Live Cricket Scoreboard Widget */
.cricket-score-widget {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

body.dark-theme .cricket-score-widget {
	background: #343434;
	border-color: #4A4A4A;
}

.cricket-widget-header {
	background: #343434;
	color: #F9A930;
	padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	border-bottom: 2px solid #F9A930;
}

.cricket-widget-title {
	font-size: 0.96rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	letter-spacing: 0.3px;
	color: #F9A930;
}

.cricket-status-badge {
	background: #16A34A;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-size: 0.7rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	padding: 2px 8px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.cricket-match-summary-alert {
	background: #FEF3C7;
	color: #92400E;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid #FDE68A;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
}

body.dark-theme .cricket-match-summary-alert {
	background: rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.15);
	color: #F9A930;
	border-bottom-color: rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.3);
}

.cricket-teams-table {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.7rem;
}

.cricket-team-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.cricket-team-name {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--text-heading);
}

.cricket-team-flag-icon {
	width: 22px;
	height: 16px;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	border-radius: 2px;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.cricket-team-score {
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 0.96rem;
	color: var(--text-heading);
	font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

.cricket-overs {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	font-weight: 500;
	margin-left: 4px;
}

.cricket-footer-meta {
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
	font-size: 0.74rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
}

body.dark-theme .cricket-footer-meta {
	background: #2B2B2B;
	border-top-color: #4A4A4A;
}

/* Aaj Ka Rashifal Widget */
.rashifal-card-widget {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

body.dark-theme .rashifal-card-widget {
	background: #343434;
	border-color: #4A4A4A;
}

.rashifal-card-header {
	background: #343434;
	color: #F9A930;
	padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	border-bottom: 2px solid #F9A930;
}

.rashifal-card-title {
	font-size: 0.94rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	color: #F9A930;
}

.rashifal-select {
	background: #262626;
	color: #F9A930;
	border: 1px solid #F9A930;
	border-radius: 4px;
	padding: 3px 8px;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	cursor: pointer;
	outline: none;
}

.rashifal-select option {
	background: #343434;
	color: #FFFFFF;
}

.rashifal-body {
	padding: 1rem;
}

.rashifal-sign-badge {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	font-size: 0.94rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #F9A930;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rashifal-forecast-text {
	font-size: 0.86rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: var(--text-main);
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.rashifal-read-more-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #F9A930;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.rashifal-read-more-btn:hover {
	gap: 8px;
	color: #FDA730;
	text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Sticky Floating Feedback Tab (Orange #F9A930 & Dark Charcoal #343434) */
.floating-feedback-tab {
	position: fixed;
	right: 0;
	top: 52%;
	transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg);
	transform-origin: right bottom;
	background: #F9A930;
	color: #343434;
	font-weight: 900;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	padding: 7px 18px;
	border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;
	box-shadow: 0 -2px 14px rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.45);
	z-index: 999;
	cursor: pointer;
	border: none;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.floating-feedback-tab:hover {
	background: #FDA730;
	padding-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Regional Footer Grid */
.footer-regions-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-region-link {
	color: #64748B;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: var(--transition);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
}

.footer-region-link:hover {
	color: var(--primary-color);
	transform: translateX(2px);
}

body.dark-theme .footer-region-link {
	color: #94A3B8;
}

body.dark-theme .footer-region-link:hover {
	color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* App Download Badges */
.app-download-badges {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-app-store {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	background: #000000;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	padding: 6px 12px;
	border-radius: 6px;
	text-decoration: none;
	font-size: 0.76rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	transition: var(--transition);
	border: 1px solid #334155;
}

.btn-app-store:hover {
	background: #1E293B;
	border-color: var(--primary-color);
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. Modern Digital Editorial Redesign System (NEWS FAST Distinct Style)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Modern Trending Topic Explorer Ribbon */
.modern-topic-ribbon {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
	padding: 0.65rem 0;
	box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.modern-topic-inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.65rem;
	overflow-x: auto;
	scrollbar-width: none;
	-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.modern-topic-inner::-webkit-scrollbar {
	display: none;
}

.topic-pill-chip {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	padding: 6px 14px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-size: 0.86rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-decoration: none;
	white-space: nowrap;
	color: #343434;
	background: #F8FAFC;
	border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.topic-pill-chip:hover {
	border-color: #F9A930;
	color: #343434;
	background: rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.12);
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.topic-pill-chip.active {
	background: #343434;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	border-color: #343434;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(52, 52, 52, 0.25);
}

.topic-pill-chip.active .topic-icon {
	color: #F9A930;
}

/* Modern 2-Column Editorial Grid Layout */
.editorial-2col-layout {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 360px;
	gap: 2rem;
	margin-top: 1.75rem;
	margin-bottom: 3rem;
	align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.editorial-2col-layout {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

/* Modern Editorial Article Card */
.modern-article-card {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
	border-radius: 14px;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
	padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.modern-article-card {
		padding: 1.25rem;
	}
}

/* Smart Key Highlights Box (Axios-style) */
.news-key-takeaways {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.08) 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
	border-left: 4px solid #F9A930;
	border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
	padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
	margin: 1.5rem 0;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.06);
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.2);
	border-right: 1px solid rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.2);
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.2);
}

.takeaways-header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #343434;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.takeaways-header i {
	color: #F9A930;
	font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.takeaways-list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.6rem;
}

.takeaways-list li {
	font-size: 0.98rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: #374151;
	font-weight: 600;
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 10px;
}

.takeaways-list li::before {
	content: "•";
	color: #F9A930;
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	line-height: 1;
}

/* Modern Soundwave Audio Player */
.modern-audio-player {
	background: #343434;
	border: 1px solid #484848;
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 12px 18px;
	margin: 1.5rem 0;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 1rem;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.audio-play-btn {
	width: 42px;
	height: 42px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #F9A930;
	color: #343434;
	border: none;
	cursor: pointer;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.4);
	transition: transform 0.2s ease;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.audio-play-btn:hover {
	transform: scale(1.06);
}

.audio-info-wrap {
	flex: 1;
	min-width: 0;
}

.audio-title-line {
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
}

.audio-badge-ai {
	background: rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.2);
	color: #F9A930;
	font-size: 0.68rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	padding: 2px 6px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.audio-sub-line {
	font-size: 0.76rem;
	color: #9CA3AF;
	margin-top: 2px;
}

.audio-wave-visualizer {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-end;
	gap: 3px;
	height: 22px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.audio-wave-visualizer span {
	width: 3px;
	background: #F9A930;
	border-radius: 2px;
	animation: audioPulse 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.audio-wave-visualizer span:nth-child(1) {
	height: 40%;
	animation-delay: 0s;
}

.audio-wave-visualizer span:nth-child(2) {
	height: 80%;
	animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.audio-wave-visualizer span:nth-child(3) {
	height: 100%;
	animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.audio-wave-visualizer span:nth-child(4) {
	height: 60%;
	animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.audio-wave-visualizer span:nth-child(5) {
	height: 90%;
	animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

@keyframes audioPulse {

	0%,
	100% {
		transform: scaleY(0.4);
	}

	50% {
		transform: scaleY(1);
	}
}

/* Top 5 Ranked Stories Widget */
.top-ranked-card {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 1.25rem;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ranked-widget-title {
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #343434;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
	border-bottom: 2px solid #F9A930;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

.ranked-story-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 12px;
	text-decoration: none;
	padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
	transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.ranked-story-item:last-child {
	border-bottom: none;
	padding-bottom: 0;
}

.ranked-story-item:hover {
	transform: translateX(4px);
}

.ranked-number-badge {
	font-size: 1.6rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	line-height: 1;
	color: #F9A930;
	width: 28px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.ranked-story-info {
	flex: 1;
}

.ranked-story-headline {
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.45;
	color: #343434;
	margin: 0 0 4px;
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.ranked-story-meta {
	font-size: 0.74rem;
	color: #64748B;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
}

/* Interactive City Desk Card */
.city-desk-card {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 1.25rem;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.city-pill-tabs {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 6px;
	margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
}

.city-tab-btn {
	background: #F8FAFC;
	border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
	color: #475569;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	padding: 4px 10px;
	border-radius: 6px;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.city-tab-btn:hover,
.city-tab-btn.active {
	background: #F9A930;
	color: #343434;
	border-color: #F9A930;
}

.city-news-preview {
	background: #F8FAFC;
	border-radius: 8px;
	padding: 10px 12px;
	border-left: 3px solid #F9A930;
}

/* WhatsApp News Alerts Widget */
.whatsapp-alert-box {
	background: #343434;
	border: 1px solid #484848;
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 1.25rem;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.whatsapp-alert-btn {
	background: #25D366;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	padding: 10px 16px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	text-decoration: none;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-top: 0.85rem;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
	transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.whatsapp-alert-btn:hover {
	transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Modern Card Hover Effects */
.modern-news-card {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
	border-radius: 12px;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.modern-news-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-4px);
	box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	border-color: rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.5);
}

.modern-news-card img {
	transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.modern-news-card:hover img {
	transform: scale(1.04);
}
/* ==========================================================================
   4-SECOND KINETIC LOADER PROGRESS BAR & LIVE STATUS TICKER
   ========================================================================== */
.nf-intro-progress-wrap {
	width: 320px;
	max-width: 85vw;
	margin: 24px auto 0;
	text-align: center;
}

.nf-intro-progress-track {
	width: 100%;
	height: 5px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	border-radius: 999px;
	overflow: hidden;
	position: relative;
	box-shadow: inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.nf-intro-progress-fill {
	width: 0%;
	height: 100%;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F9A930 0%, #FF5A00 70%, #FFFFFF 100%);
	border-radius: 999px;
	box-shadow: 0 0 12px #F9A930, 0 0 24px rgba(255, 90, 0, 0.8);
	transition: width 1.9s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.nf-intro-status-msg {
	margin-top: 10px;
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #F9A930;
	letter-spacing: 0.3px;
	min-height: 20px;
	text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
	animation: nfStatusGlow 1.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes nfStatusGlow {
	0% { opacity: 0.85; }
	100% { opacity: 1; text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.8); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL 3-COLUMN GRID & LEFT-SIDE DETAILS RAIL
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-3col-layout {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 260px minmax(0, 1fr) 310px;
	gap: 1.15rem;
	align-items: start;
	margin: 1rem 0 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
	.editorial-3col-layout {
		grid-template-columns: 240px minmax(0, 1fr) 300px;
		gap: 1.25rem;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.editorial-3col-layout {
		grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 300px;
	}
	.editorial-left-rail {
		grid-column: 1 / -1;
		display: grid;
		grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
		gap: 1.25rem;
		margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.editorial-3col-layout {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.editorial-left-rail {
		display: block;
	}
}

/* Left Rail Widgets */
.editorial-left-rail {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 1rem;
}

.left-rail-widget {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
	border-radius: 12px;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.left-rail-widget-header {
	background: #343434;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	border-bottom: 2px solid #F9A930;
}

.left-rail-widget-header i {
	color: #F9A930;
}

/* Live Wire Feed */
.live-pulse-indicator {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.15);
	color: #DC2626;
	padding: 2px 8px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-size: 0.7rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.live-pulse-dot {
	width: 7px;
	height: 7px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background-color: #DC2626;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.7);
	animation: pulseLiveDot 1.4s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseLiveDot {
	0% {
		box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.7);
	}
	70% {
		box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0);
	}
	100% {
		box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 38, 38, 0);
	}
}

.live-wire-list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
}

.live-wire-item {
	padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
	transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.live-wire-item:last-child {
	border-bottom: none;
}

.live-wire-item:hover {
	background: #FFFBEB;
}

.live-wire-meta {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.live-wire-time {
	color: #64748B;
	font-weight: 600;
}

.live-wire-tag {
	background: rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.15);
	color: #B45309;
	padding: 1px 6px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	font-size: 0.68rem;
	font-weight: 800;
}

.live-wire-title {
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.4;
	color: #1F2937;
	text-decoration: none;
	display: block;
}

.live-wire-title:hover {
	color: #B45309;
}

/* Left Trending Stories */
.left-trending-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 10px;
	padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.left-trending-item:last-child {
	border-bottom: none;
}

.left-trending-item:hover {
	background: #F8FAFC;
}

.left-trending-rank {
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: #CBD5E1;
	line-height: 1;
	min-width: 20px;
}

.left-trending-item:nth-child(1) .left-trending-rank { color: #F9A930; }
.left-trending-item:nth-child(2) .left-trending-rank { color: #F9A930; }
.left-trending-item:nth-child(3) .left-trending-rank { color: #F9A930; }

.left-trending-info h5 {
	margin: 0 0 4px;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: #343434;
}

.left-trending-views {
	font-size: 0.7rem;
	color: #64748B;
}

/* Quick Topic Pills */
.left-topics-grid {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 6px;
	padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
}

.left-topic-pill {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 5px;
	padding: 4px 10px;
	background: #F1F5F9;
	color: #343434;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-size: 0.76rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
	border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.left-topic-pill:hover {
	background: #F9A930;
	color: #343434;
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Market Watch Box */
.market-rates-list {
	padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
}

.market-rate-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding: 0.6rem 0;
	border-bottom: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.market-rate-row:last-child {
	border-bottom: none;
}

.market-rate-name {
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #343434;
}

.market-rate-val {
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #16A34A;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
}

.market-rate-val.down {
	color: #DC2626;
}

/* Bikaner Weather Mini Widget */
.bikaner-weather-card {
	padding: 1rem;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #343434 0%, #1F2937 100%);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	border-radius: 12px;
}

.weather-header-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.weather-city {
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	color: #F9A930;
}

.weather-main-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
}

.weather-temp {
	font-size: 2.1rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	line-height: 1;
}

.weather-details-grid {
	margin-top: 10px;
	padding-top: 8px;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 6px;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	color: #D1D5DB;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REGIONAL & EXTRA NEWS SECTIONS STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.section-headline-bar {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	margin: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
	padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
	border-bottom: 3px solid #343434;
	position: relative;
}

.section-headline-bar::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	bottom: -3px;
	left: 0;
	width: 80px;
	height: 3px;
	background: #F9A930;
}

.section-headline-title {
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: #343434;
	margin: 0;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
}

.section-headline-title i {
	color: #F9A930;
}

.section-view-all {
	color: #B45309;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-decoration: none;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
}

.section-view-all:hover {
	text-decoration: underline;
}

.regional-news-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
	gap: 1.25rem;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.regional-news-card {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
	border-radius: 10px;
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}

.regional-news-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	border-color: #F9A930;
}

.regional-card-img {
	height: 140px;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.regional-card-img img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

.regional-city-badge {
	position: absolute;
	top: 8px;
	left: 8px;
	background: #343434;
	color: #F9A930;
	font-size: 0.7rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	padding: 2px 8px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	border: 1px solid #F9A930;
}

.regional-card-body {
	padding: 0.85rem;
	flex: 1;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
}

.regional-card-title {
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #1F2937;
	margin: 0 0 8px;
	line-height: 1.4;
}

.regional-card-meta {
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	color: #64748B;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC CATEGORY / SECTION VIEWER STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.category-view-card {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
	border-top: 4px solid #F9A930;
	border-radius: 14px;
	padding: 1.5rem;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
	animation: catFadeIn 0.3s ease;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

@keyframes catFadeIn {
	from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
	to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.category-view-header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 1rem;
	padding-bottom: 1rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.category-view-title-group h2 {
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: #343434;
	margin: 4px 0 0;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
}

.category-view-breadcrumbs {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: #64748B;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
}

.category-view-breadcrumbs a {
	color: #B45309;
	text-decoration: none;
	font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-back-home {
	background: #343434;
	color: #F9A930;
	border: 1px solid #F9A930;
	padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
	border-radius: 6px;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-decoration: none;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-back-home:hover {
	background: #F9A930;
	color: #343434;
	transform: translateX(-2px);
}

.category-subfilter-bar {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	overflow-x: auto;
	scrollbar-width: none;
	padding: 0.25rem 0 0.85rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
	border-bottom: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
}

.category-subfilter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
	display: none;
}

.subfilter-pill {
	background: #F1F5F9;
	color: #475569;
	padding: 4px 12px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-decoration: none;
	white-space: nowrap;
	border: 1px solid transparent;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.subfilter-pill:hover,
.subfilter-pill.active {
	background: #343434;
	color: #F9A930;
	border-color: #F9A930;
}

.cat-news-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	gap: 1.15rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.cat-news-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

.cat-news-item {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
	border-radius: 10px;
	overflow: hidden;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.cat-news-item:hover {
	border-color: #F9A930;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.cat-news-img {
	height: 165px;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.cat-news-img img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cat-news-item:hover .cat-news-img img {
	transform: scale(1.05);
}

.cat-news-badge {
	position: absolute;
	top: 10px;
	left: 10px;
	background: #F9A930;
	color: #343434;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	padding: 2px 8px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

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

.cat-news-title {
	font-size: 0.96rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #1F2937;
	margin: 0 0 6px;
	line-height: 1.4;
}

.cat-news-excerpt {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: #64748B;
	line-height: 1.45;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cat-news-meta {
	font-size: 0.74rem;
	color: #94A3B8;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding-top: 8px;
	border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Admin Host Button (PIB-style header)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-admin-host {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 5px;
	background: var(--primary-color);
	color: #343434;
	font-weight: 900;
	font-size: 0.76rem;
	padding: 6px 12px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	text-decoration: none;
	white-space: nowrap;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(249, 169, 48, 0.3);
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-admin-host:hover {
	background: var(--primary-dark);
	color: #fff;
}

/* Dark-mode: header brand */
body.dark-theme .site-main-header {
	border-bottom-color: var(--primary-color);
}

body.dark-theme .header-site-tagline {
	color: var(--text-muted);
}

body.dark-theme .header-inline-search {
	background: var(--bg-surface);
	border-color: var(--border-color);
}

body.dark-theme .header-search-field {
	color: var(--text-main);
}

/* Force footer columns to inherit dark theme */
.footer-columns-area .footer-top-grid {
	border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
}

.footer-columns-area .footer-widget-col {
	color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Ensure footer-columns-area has correct dark bg */
.footer-columns-area {
	background-color: #111827;
}

/* Fix footer info strip showing correctly */
.footer-info-strip {
	display: block !important;
}

/* Ensure header-brand-center shows even with empty tagline */
.header-brand-center {
	min-height: 60px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}