/* ==========================================================================
   POLICE DARPAN - PREMIUM DIGITAL NEWS PORTAL & MULTI-STATE AGGREGATOR
   Color Theme: Editorial Crimson (#c1121f), Royal Navy (#0b1a30), Gold (#fca311)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --primary: #0b1a30;        /* Royal Navy */
    --primary-light: #162c4e;  /* Slate Dark */
    --accent: #c1121f;         /* Press Crimson Red */
    --accent-hover: #991b1b;
    --gold: #fca311;           /* Editorial Gold */
    --gold-light: #fef3c7;
    --bg-page: #f1f5f9;        /* Soft Gray Canvas */
    --bg-card: #ffffff;
    --border-color: #e2e8f0;
    --border-dark: #cbd5e1;
    --text-main: #0f172a;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    --text-light: #94a3b8;
    --font-heading: 'Mukta', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', 'Mukta', sans-serif;
    --shadow-card: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 26, 48, 0.06);
    --shadow-hover: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 26, 48, 0.12);
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;
    --transition: all 0.22s ease-in-out;
}

*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-main);
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    line-height: 1.5;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. TOP BAR (Live Date, Helpline, Social Links)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
    background: #060e1a;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
}

.top-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.live-pill {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: blink 1.2s infinite;
}

@keyframes blink {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.3; }
}

.top-date {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.top-bar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.top-helpline-link {
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.top-helpline-link strong {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.top-social-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.top-social-links a {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.top-social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. MAIN HEADER (Logo, Tagline, Haridwar HQ Badge, Action Buttons)
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
}

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

.brand-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.1rem;
}

.header-logo {
    height: 84px;
    width: auto;
    max-height: 115px;
    max-width: 260px;
    object-fit: contain;
    
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.header-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.brand-text-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.brand-title span {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.brand-tagline-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.header-meta-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.hq-badge-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.hq-badge-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.hq-badge-info strong {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    display: block;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.hq-badge-info span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.btn-contact-top {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.25);
}

.btn-contact-top:hover {
    background: var(--accent-hover);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle:hover,
.mobile-menu-toggle:focus {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. MEGA NAVIGATION BAR (News Categories, State Tabs)
   ========================================================================== */
.main-navbar {
    background: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 999;
}

.nav-inner-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.navbar-links-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nav-link-item {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-anchor {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    color: #f8fafc;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}

.nav-anchor:hover, .nav-link-item.active .nav-anchor {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom-color: #fbbf24;
}

.nav-state-highlight {
    background: rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.35);
}

.nav-state-highlight:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
}

.nav-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 240px;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.nav-link-item:hover .nav-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.dropdown-item-link:hover {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--accent);
    padding-left: 1.35rem;
}

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

.portal-directory-pill {
    background: #fbbf24;
    color: #0b1a30;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.portal-directory-pill:hover {
    background: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. BREAKING NEWS TICKER
   ========================================================================== */
.breaking-ticker-bar {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.ticker-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.ticker-badge-box {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 93% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
    padding-right: 1.4rem;
}

.ticker-marquee-wrap {
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-text-line {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
    animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-text-line:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marquee {
    0% { transform: translateX(100%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. TOP HERO & EDITORIAL SHOWCASE (Slider + Live News Wire)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-editorial-section {
    padding: 1.25rem 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.hero-editorial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 8fr 4fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Hero Carousel Slider */
.editorial-slider {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0b1a30;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    height: 400px;
}

.slider-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.slider-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.slider-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.slider-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.slider-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, rgba(11,26,48,0.7) 50%, rgba(11,26,48,0.98) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.slider-caption-content {
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 90%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.editorial-badge {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.slider-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.slider-sub-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slider-cta-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: #fbbf24;
    color: #0b1a30;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-cta-link:hover {
    background: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(11, 26, 48, 0.75);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
}

.slider-arrow.prev { left: 1rem; }
.slider-arrow.next { right: 1rem; }

.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    z-index: 10;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-dot.active {
    background: var(--accent);
    width: 22px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Right Real-time Live Wire Headlines Box */
.editorial-live-wire {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 400px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.live-wire-header {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.live-wire-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.live-pulse-icon {
    color: #fbbf24;
}

.live-wire-tag {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.live-wire-list {
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.live-wire-item {
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.live-wire-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.live-wire-state {
    background: #fee2e2;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.12rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.live-wire-news-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.live-wire-news-title a {
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.live-wire-news-title a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. QUICK STATE PORTAL JUMP BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.portal-jump-bar {
    margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.jump-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.jump-bar-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.jump-bar-label i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.jump-pills-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.jump-pill {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.jump-pill:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.jump-pill .pill-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent);
}

.jump-pill:hover .pill-dot {
    background: #fbbf24;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. MAIN CONTENT AREA (State News Sections + Right Sidebar Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.main-news-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 8.2fr 3.8fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.state-sections-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    min-width: 0;
}

/* State Block Container */
.state-news-card-block {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    scroll-margin-top: 80px;
}

/* State Header Bar */
.state-section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    position: relative;
}

.state-section-header::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 90px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
}

.state-header-title-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.state-crest-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fbbf24;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.state-heading-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.brand-police {
    color: #e52521 !important; /* पुलिस (Lal / Red) */
    font-weight: 800;
}

.brand-darpan {
    color: #001a70 !important; /* दर्पण (Blue / Navy) */
    font-weight: 800;
}

.state-name-tag {
    color: #000000 !important; /* State name (Black) */
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Dual Color Phone Badge (Matching User Uploaded Image - Single Horizontal Line) */
.phone-dual-badge {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 2px solid #001a70 !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    padding: 3px 14px !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 26, 112, 0.15) !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
    min-width: max-content !important;
}

.phone-dual-link {
    display: inline-block !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    margin-top: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.phone-dual-link:hover .phone-dual-badge {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 26, 112, 0.22) !important;
}

.p-num-red {
    color: #e52521 !important; /* Red 97197 */
    font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

.p-num-blue {
    color: #001a70 !important; /* Navy Blue 97197 */
    font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

.phone-dual-badge-sm {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #001a70 !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 2px 10px !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    min-width: max-content !important;
}

.state-portal-domain-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.btn-visit-state-portal {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.btn-visit-state-portal:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Magazine Grid for Each State: Left Lead Card (5.2fr) + Right Sub Stories (6.8fr) */
.state-magazine-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Big Lead Article Card */
.lead-story-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.lead-story-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.lead-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #0b1a30;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lead-story-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.lead-story-card:hover .lead-story-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.lead-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    left: 0.75rem;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    z-index: 2;
}

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

.story-meta-line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.origin-tag {
    margin-left: auto;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.lead-story-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lead-story-title a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.lead-story-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lead-story-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 0.65rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.read-full-link {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.read-full-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Secondary Column of State News (Strictly constrained thumbnails to fix design break) */
.sub-stories-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-width: 0;
}

.sub-story-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.55rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    min-width: 0;
}

.sub-story-item:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.sub-img-box {
    width: 110px !important;
    height: 75px !important;
    min-width: 110px !important;
    max-width: 110px !important;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
}

.sub-story-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block;
}

.sub-story-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-grow: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sub-meta-line {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.sub-story-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--text-main);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0;
}

.sub-story-title a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.sub-item-actions {
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.read-badge {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}

.read-badge:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.mobile-view-more-bar {
    display: none;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.btn-mobile-view-all {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--bg-page);
    border: 1px dashed var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. RIGHT STICKY SIDEBAR WIDGETS
   ========================================================================== */
.sidebar-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: sticky;
    top: 75px;
    align-self: start;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-widget .widget-header {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.sidebar-widget .widget-header i {
    color: #fbbf24;
}

.sidebar-widget .widget-body {
    padding: 1.25rem;
}

/* Head Office VIP Widget */
.hq-card-hero {
    text-align: center;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.hq-logo-circle {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin: 0 auto 0.6rem;
}

.hq-card-hero h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.hq-sub-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hq-contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-detail-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.contact-text span {
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: block;
}

.phone-link {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-sidebar-hq {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: #25D366;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-sidebar-hq:hover {
    background: #1ebc59;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* State Directory Sidebar List */
.sidebar-state-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.sidebar-state-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.7rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.sidebar-state-link:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.sidebar-state-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    padding-left: 0.4rem;
}

.sidebar-state-link small {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8.5. ARTICLE & CATEGORY CUSTOM STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.article-detail-card {
    padding: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-detail-card {
        padding: 1.15rem;
    }
}

.article-detail-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
}

.category-archive-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .category-archive-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.article-rich-content {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #334155;
    word-break: break-word;
}

.article-rich-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.article-rich-content img {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.article-rich-content iframe,
.article-rich-content video {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.article-rich-content table {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 1.25rem 0;
    display: block;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.article-rich-content th,
.article-rich-content td {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.article-meta-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-share-btns {
    margin-left: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. PREMIUM DARK NEWS FOOTER (Complete Redesign)
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer,
.main-news-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #09121f 0%, #040910 100%) !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.footer-top-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3.8fr 2.8fr 2.2fr 3.2fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-brand-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
    height: 68px;
    width: auto;
    max-height: 75px;
    max-width: 240px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-brand-logo:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-brand-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.footer-brand-title span {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.footer-brand-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-jurisdiction-text {
    color: #38bdf8;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    display: block;
}

.footer-desc-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-social-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.soc-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.soc-fb:hover { background: #1877F2; border-color: #1877F2; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.soc-tw:hover { background: #000000; border-color: #333; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.soc-yt:hover { background: #FF0000; border-color: #FF0000; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.soc-wa:hover { background: #25D366; border-color: #25D366; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.soc-tg:hover { background: #229ED9; border-color: #229ED9; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.footer-col-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

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

.footer-live-badge {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.1rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-portal-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-state-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-state-link:hover {
    background: rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding-left: 0.95rem;
}

.f-ext-icon {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748b;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-state-link:hover .f-ext-icon {
    color: #fbbf24;
}

.footer-nav-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-nav-list li a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-nav-list li a i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-nav-list li a:hover {
    color: #fbbf24;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-nav-list li a:hover i {
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer-contact-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.f-contact-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.f-contact-icon {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.f-contact-text strong {
    display: block;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.f-contact-text span {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    display: block;
}

.f-phone-link {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.f-phone-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.f-whatsapp-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: #25D366;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.f-whatsapp-btn:hover {
    background: #1ebc59;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.footer-sub-bar {
    background: #03070d;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

.footer-sub-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-sub-bar p {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-sub-bar strong {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #fbbf24;
}

.f-sep {
    color: #475569;
}

.f-admin-link {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.f-admin-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

#back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 9999;
}

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

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

/* ==========================================================================
   11. COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (Desktop -> Laptop -> Tablet -> Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   A. Large Tablets & Small Laptops (max-width: 1200px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 1.25rem;
    }

    .hero-editorial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .main-news-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 7.2fr 4.8fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .footer-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 3.5fr 2.5fr 2.5fr 3.5fr;
        gap: 1.75rem;
    }

    .header-logo {
        height: 72px;
        max-width: 220px;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   B. Tablets (Landscape & Portrait) & Small Screens (max-width: 992px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    /* Header & Mobile Navigation */
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: inline-flex;
    }

    .hq-badge-card {
        padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    }

    .hq-badge-info span {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Main Navigation Drawer on Mobile / Tablet */
    .main-navbar {
        position: relative;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    }

    .nav-inner-container {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
        background: var(--primary);
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .main-navbar.open .nav-inner-container,
    .navbar-links-list.open,
    .main-navbar.show .nav-inner-container {
        display: flex;
        animation: slideDownMenu 0.3s ease forwards;
    }

    @keyframes slideDownMenu {
        from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
        to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    .navbar-links-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-link-item {
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

    .nav-anchor {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .nav-anchor:hover, 
    .nav-link-item.active .nav-anchor {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
        border-bottom-color: transparent;
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Accordion Dropdown on Mobile/Tablet */
    .nav-dropdown {
        position: static;
        box-shadow: none;
        display: none;
        background: #061120;
        border-top: none;
        border-radius: 0;
        padding: 0.25rem 0;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
    }

    .nav-link-item.dropdown-open .nav-dropdown {
        display: block;
    }

    .dropdown-item-link {
        color: #cbd5e1;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .dropdown-item-link:hover {
        background: rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.2);
        color: #fff;
        padding-left: 2rem;
    }

    .nav-right-tools {
        padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem 0.25rem;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .portal-directory-pill {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    /* Hero Section Stacking */
    .hero-editorial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .editorial-slider {
        height: 350px;
    }

    .editorial-live-wire {
        height: 320px;
    }

    /* Main Content Layout Stacking */
    .main-news-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .sidebar-column {
        position: static;
        top: auto;
        width: 100%;
    }

    /* Footer Grid 2 Columns */
    .footer-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   C. Mobile Phones & Phablets (max-width: 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Top Bar */
    .top-bar {
        padding: 0.35rem 0;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .top-bar-inner {
        justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .top-bar-left {
        gap: 0.6rem;
    }

    .top-date {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .top-helpline-link {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .top-social-links a {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    /* Header & Branding */
    .main-header {
        padding: 0.65rem 0;
    }

    .header-logo {
        height: 56px;
        max-height: 60px;
        max-width: 190px;
    }

    .hq-badge-card {
        display: none; /* Hide heavy badge on mobile, keep contact button */
    }

    .btn-contact-top {
        padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        gap: 0.3rem;
    }

    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* Breaking News Ticker */
    .ticker-badge-box {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
        clip-path: none;
        border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
        gap: 0.3rem;
    }

    .ticker-marquee-wrap {
        padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    }

    .ticker-text-line {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Hero Slider */
    .editorial-slider {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .slider-overlay {
        padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    }

    .slider-caption-content {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .slider-main-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
        margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    }

    .slider-sub-title {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        line-height: 1.35;
        margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    }

    .slider-cta-link {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
    }

    .slider-arrow {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .slider-arrow.prev { left: 0.5rem; }
    .slider-arrow.next { right: 0.5rem; }

    .slider-dots {
        bottom: 0.65rem;
        right: 1rem;
    }

    .editorial-live-wire {
        height: 310px;
    }

    /* State Jump Bar */
    .portal-jump-bar {
        margin: 0.85rem 0 1.25rem;
        padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
    }

    .jump-bar-label {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .jump-pill {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem;
    }

    /* State News Magazine Section */
    .state-news-card-block {
        padding: 1rem;
        scroll-margin-top: 60px;
    }

    .state-section-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.65rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .state-heading-text {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }

    .state-crest-icon {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .btn-visit-state-portal {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0.5rem;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    /* Magazine Grid 1 Column on Mobile */
    .state-magazine-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .lead-img-wrapper {
        height: 190px;
    }

    .lead-story-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .lead-story-excerpt {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    }

    /* Sub-stories */
    .sub-stories-column {
        gap: 0.55rem;
    }

    .sub-story-item {
        padding: 0.5rem;
        gap: 0.65rem;
    }

    .sub-img-box {
        width: 100px !important;
        height: 68px !important;
        min-width: 100px !important;
        max-width: 100px !important;
    }

    .sub-story-title {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .mobile-view-more-bar {
        display: block;
        margin-top: 0.85rem;
    }

    .btn-mobile-view-all {
        padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
        font-size: 0.84rem;
    }

    /* Sidebar Widgets on Mobile */
    .sidebar-widget .widget-header {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    }

    .sidebar-widget .widget-body {
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .hq-card-hero h4 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .phone-link {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    /* Article Single View */
    .article-meta-bar {
        gap: 0.75rem;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .article-share-btns {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 0.4rem;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .main-footer,
    .main-news-footer {
        padding-top: 2.5rem;
    }

    .footer-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .footer-brand-logo {
        height: 58px;
    }

    .footer-sub-bar-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .footer-bottom-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    #back-to-top {
        bottom: 1.2rem;
        right: 1.2rem;
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   D. Compact Smartphones (max-width: 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Top Bar Stacking */
    .top-bar-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
    }

    .top-bar-left {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .top-bar-right {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .top-helpline-link {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    /* Header */
    .main-header {
        padding: 0.5rem 0;
    }

    .header-logo {
        height: 48px;
        max-height: 52px;
        max-width: 160px;
    }

    .btn-contact-top {
        padding: 0.38rem 0.65rem;
        font-size: 0.74rem;
    }

    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        padding: 0.4rem 0.65rem;
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    /* Slider */
    .editorial-slider {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .slider-overlay {
        padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    }

    .editorial-badge {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .slider-main-title {
        font-size: 1.08rem;
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }

    .slider-sub-title {
        display: none; /* Keep slide clean on small phones */
    }

    .slider-cta-link {
        padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        margin-top: 0.3rem;
    }

    .slider-arrow {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .slider-arrow.prev { left: 0.35rem; }
    .slider-arrow.next { right: 0.35rem; }

    .editorial-live-wire {
        height: 290px;
    }

    .live-wire-header {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    }

    .live-wire-news-title {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    /* State Magazine Card */
    .state-news-card-block {
        padding: 0.85rem;
    }

    .state-heading-text {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .lead-img-wrapper {
        height: 170px;
    }

    .lead-story-title {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .sub-story-item {
        padding: 0.45rem;
        gap: 0.55rem;
    }

    .sub-img-box {
        width: 85px !important;
        height: 60px !important;
        min-width: 85px !important;
        max-width: 85px !important;
    }

    .sub-story-title {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .read-badge {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-brand-logo {
        height: 50px;
    }

    .footer-desc-text {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .footer-col-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .footer-state-link {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
    }

    .f-whatsapp-btn {
        width: 100%;
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        padding: 0.6rem;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   E. Ultra-Small Devices (max-width: 360px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .header-logo {
        height: 42px;
        max-width: 135px;
    }

    .btn-contact-top {
        display: none; /* On ultra-small 320px screens, logo + hamburger takes priority */
    }

    .editorial-slider {
        height: 220px;
    }

    .slider-main-title {
        font-size: 0.98rem;
    }

    .sub-img-box {
        width: 75px !important;
        height: 55px !important;
        min-width: 75px !important;
        max-width: 75px !important;
    }

    .sub-story-title {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}