/*
Theme Name: NewzQuest
Theme URI: https://newzquest.in
Description: World-class AI-powered multilingual news portal — bilingual EN/HI, Quick Read/Full Story, Google Discover optimised, full JSON-LD schema, NShorts PWA integration, Groq AI summaries, TradingView market dashboard. Built for maximum page views, Core Web Vitals, and revenue.
Author: NewzQuest
Author URI: https://newzquest.in
Version: 7.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: Proprietary
License URI: https://newzquest.in/terms/
Text Domain: newzquest
Tags: news, bilingual, hindi, multilingual, polylang, ai, google-discover, schema, tradingview, dark-mode, amp-compatible
*/

/* ============================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --ink:#111827;--paper:#F8FAFC;--paper-dim:#FFFFFF;--paper-dim-alt:#F1F5F9;--rule:#E2E8F0;
  --amber:#D90429;--amber-bg:#FEE2E2;--teal:#2563EB;--teal-bg:#DBEAFE;
  --muted:#64748B;--red:#EF4444;--red-bg:#FEE2E2;
  --primary:#D90429;--secondary:#0F172A;--accent:#2563EB;
  --success:#15803D;--warning:#B45309;
  /* v5.3 fix: --text and --text-muted were referenced in 17 places
     across this file (comments, captions, meta rows) but never
     defined, anywhere. An undefined custom property makes `color`
     fall back to "inherit" — in dark mode this meant those elements
     silently inherited whatever color their container happened to
     have, instead of the intended light-on-dark text, so some text
     could render at very low contrast or effectively invisible. */
  --text:var(--ink);--text-muted:var(--muted);
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  --shadow-md:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-lg:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  --radius:6px;--radius-lg:10px;
  --font-serif:Georgia,serif;
  --font-sans:'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:'IBM Plex Mono','Courier New',monospace;
  --font-deva:'Noto Sans Devanagari', sans-serif;
}
html[data-theme="dark"]{
  --ink:#F8FAFC;--paper:#0F172A;--paper-dim:#1E293B;--paper-dim-alt:#334155;--rule:#334155;
  --amber:#FF4D6D;--amber-bg:#4C0519;--teal:#60A5FA;--teal-bg:#1E3A8A;
  --muted:#94A3B8;
  --text:var(--ink);--text-muted:var(--muted);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] img{filter:brightness(.85);}

/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
body{margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}
:lang(hi){font-family:var(--font-deva);}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
a:hover{color:var(--amber);}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;}
ul,ol{margin:0;padding:0;}
.lead-img{aspect-ratio:16/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.thumb{aspect-ratio:4/3;width:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.qr-thumb{aspect-ratio:16/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.hero-slide img,.toi-main-img,.toi-mid-item img{aspect-ratio:16/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;}

/* Smooth scrolling — but respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*{animation-duration:.01ms!important;transition-duration:.01ms!important;}}

.wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px;}

/* ============================================================
   UTILITY BAR (sticky)
   ============================================================ */
.utility{background:var(--ink);color:rgba(250,248,243,.88);
  font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12px;
  position:relative;z-index:300;}
.utility.sticky{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;
  box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.4);animation:slideDown .2s ease;}
@keyframes slideDown{from{transform:translateY(-100%);}to{transform:translateY(0);}}
.utility-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  height:42px;gap:12px;}
.utility-left{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
.utility-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}

/* weather + datetime */
.weather-pill{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;white-space:nowrap;}
.aqi-pill{font-size:10px;padding:2px 7px;border-radius:999px;}
.aqi-good{background:#166534;color:#fff;}
.aqi-moderate{background:#92400E;color:#fff;}
.aqi-poor{background:#991B1B;color:#fff;}
.aqi-bad,.aqi-severe{background:#6B21A8;color:#fff;}
.datetime-pill{white-space:nowrap;opacity:.8;}

/* language + dark mode toggle */
.tabset{display:inline-flex;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius:999px;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;}
.tabset button{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;
  background:none;border:none;padding:5px 13px;cursor:pointer;
  color:rgba(250,248,243,.8);min-height:32px;min-width:44px;}
.tabset button.active{background:rgba(250,248,243,.2);color:#fff;}
.dark-toggle-btn{background:none;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color:rgba(250,248,243,.9);border-radius:999px;
  width:32px;height:32px;cursor:pointer;font-size:14px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}

/* language filter bar (archives) */
.lang-filter-bar{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);margin-bottom:16px;}
.lf-label{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--font-mono);}
.lang-pill{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:999px;
  padding:4px 12px;font-size:12px;color:var(--ink);}
.lang-pill.active{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);}

/* ============================================================
   HERO BANNER (Customizer header image — max 180px not full-viewport)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-banner{height:clamp(100px,14vw,180px);background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.hero-banner-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(20,23,31,0) 0%,rgba(20,23,31,.5) 100%);}

/* ============================================================
   MASTHEAD
   ============================================================ */
.masthead{border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);text-align:center;padding:20px 24px 14px;}
.site-title{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,46px);margin:0;}
.site-title a{color:var(--ink);}
.custom-logo{max-height:54px;width:auto;display:inline-block;}
.tag{margin:4px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);
  font-style:italic;font-family:var(--font-serif);}

/* ============================================================
   PRIMARY NAV
   ============================================================ */
nav.primary{border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);background:var(--paper);
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:250;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  height:48px;gap:8px;}
nav.primary ul{list-style:none;display:flex;gap:0;margin:0;padding:0;
  font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;}
nav.primary ul::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
nav.primary ul li a{display:block;padding:14px 13px;white-space:nowrap;
  border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transition:color .15s,border-color .15s;}
nav.primary ul li a:hover{color:var(--amber);border-bottom-color:var(--amber);}
nav.primary ul ul{display:none;position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:6px 0;min-width:160px;flex-direction:column;z-index:60;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
nav.primary ul li:hover>ul{display:flex;}
nav.primary ul ul li a{padding:8px 14px;}
.nav-tools{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-shrink:0;}
.menu-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:6px 10px;font-size:13px;cursor:pointer;
  min-height:36px;min-width:44px;}
@media (max-width:760px){
  nav.primary ul{display:none;flex-direction:column;position:absolute;
    top:48px;left:0;right:0;background:var(--paper);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);padding:8px 20px;gap:0;z-index:50;}
  nav.primary ul.open{display:flex;}
  nav.primary ul li a{padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);}
  .menu-toggle{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
}

.secondary-nav{background:var(--paper-dim);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);}
.secondary-nav .wrap{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;height:34px;}
.secondary-menu,.social-menu{list-style:none;display:flex;gap:16px;
  margin:0;padding:0;font-size:12px;}
.secondary-menu a{color:var(--muted);}
.social-menu a{color:var(--muted);}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .secondary-nav .wrap{flex-wrap:wrap;height:auto;padding:6px 20px;gap:6px;}}

/* ============================================================
   BREAKING TICKER
   ============================================================ */
.breaking{background:var(--amber-bg);border-bottom:2px solid var(--amber);}
.breaking .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;height:36px;}
.breaking .tag{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-weight:700;color:#fff;
  background:var(--amber);padding:2px 10px;border-radius:3px;
  font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.04em;white-space:nowrap;}
.breaking .ticker-scroll{flex:1;overflow:hidden;}
.breaking .ticker-track{display:flex;gap:60px;white-space:nowrap;
  animation:nq-marquee 12s linear infinite;}
.breaking .ticker-track a{color:var(--ink);padding:0 6px;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;}
.breaking .ticker-track a:hover{color:var(--amber);}
@keyframes nq-marquee{0%{transform:translateX(0);}100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}}

/* ============================================================
   MARKET TICKER
   ============================================================ */
.market-ticker-row{background:var(--paper);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  min-height:46px;}
.market-ticker-row .tradingview-widget-container{min-height:44px;}

/* ============================================================
   TRENDING TOPICS
   ============================================================ */
.trending-topics{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:14px 0;}
.tt-label{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--amber);font-weight:600;}
.tt-pill{background:var(--paper-dim);border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;padding:4px 12px;
  transition:background .15s,border-color .15s;}
.tt-pill:hover{background:var(--amber-bg);border-color:var(--amber);}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
.hero-slider{padding:16px 0 0;}
.hero-slides{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/6;min-height:220px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;background:var(--paper-dim);}
.hero-slide{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .5s ease;display:block;}
.hero-slide.active{opacity:1;}
.hero-slide img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform 6s ease;}
.hero-slide.active img{transform:scale(1.03);}
.hero-slide-fallback{width:100%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1A2A3A,var(--ink));}
.hero-slide-text{position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;padding:20px 24px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(15,17,22,.88));}
.hero-slide-text .eyebrow{color:#F0A23A;font-size:11px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;}
.hero-slide-text h2{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:clamp(18px,2.5vw,28px);
  margin:6px 0 4px;color:#fff;line-height:1.2;text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.4);}
.hero-dek{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);margin:0;line-height:1.4;}
.hero-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:6px;margin-top:10px;}
.hero-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;border:none;
  background:var(--rule);cursor:pointer;padding:0;min-width:24px;min-height:24px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.hero-dot::after{content:'';width:8px;height:8px;
  background:var(--rule);border-radius:50%;transition:background .2s;}
.hero-dot.active::after{background:var(--amber);}

/* ============================================================
   THREE-COLUMN TOI LEAD
   ============================================================ */
.toi-lead{padding:16px 0 8px;}
.toi-lead-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1.5fr 1fr;gap:20px;
  align-items:start;}
@media (max-width:960px){.toi-lead-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
@media (max-width:600px){.toi-lead-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.toi-col-main a{display:block;color:var(--ink);}
.toi-main-img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:var(--radius);margin-bottom:10px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transition:transform .3s ease;}
.toi-col-main a:hover .toi-main-img{transform:scale(1.02);}
.toi-main-headline{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,28px);
  line-height:1.2;margin:8px 0 8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.toi-main-dek{font-size:14.5px;color:#3A3A35;line-height:1.55;}
.toi-col-mid{border-left:1px solid var(--rule);padding-left:18px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;}
.toi-mid-item{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;
  padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);color:var(--ink);}
.toi-mid-item:first-child{padding-top:0;}
.toi-mid-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.toi-mid-item img{aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;border-radius:4px;
  transition:opacity .2s;}
.toi-mid-item:hover img{opacity:.9;}
.toi-mid-item span{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.35;}
.toi-col-right{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;}

/* ============================================================
   QUICK READS RAIL
   ============================================================ */
.qr-section{padding:20px 0 4px;}
.qr-head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:space-between;
  margin-bottom:12px;}
.qr-head h2{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:20px;margin:0;font-weight:700;}
.qr-head span{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--font-mono);}
.qr-rail{display:flex;gap:14px;overflow-x:auto;padding-bottom:12px;
  scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:var(--rule) transparent;}
.qr-card{flex:0 0 200px;scroll-snap-align:start;background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:14px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;}
.qr-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.qr-thumb{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:var(--radius);margin-bottom:8px;}
.qr-card .cat{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10px;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--amber);}
.qr-card h3{font-size:14px;line-height:1.35;margin:6px 0 7px;font-weight:600;}
.qr-card p{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 8px;flex:1;}
.qr-card .more{margin-top:auto;font-size:11px;font-family:var(--font-mono);color:var(--teal);}

/* ============================================================
   MAIN CONTENT GRID
   ============================================================ */
main{padding:16px 0 48px;}
.grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr;gap:32px;align-items:start;}
@media (max-width:860px){.grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ============================================================
   SECONDARY CARD GRID
   ============================================================ */
.secondary{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin-top:24px;}
@media (max-width:760px){.secondary{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.card{display:block;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:4px;
  transition:transform .2s;}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
.card .thumb{aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;border-radius:var(--radius);
  margin-bottom:8px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.card .thumb-placeholder{aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#33363D,var(--ink));}
.card h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:600;font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 5px;}
.card .meta{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--font-mono);}

/* ============================================================
   DENSE TOI CATEGORY BOXES
   ============================================================ */
.toi-grid-section{padding:8px 0 24px;}
.toi-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;}
@media (max-width:860px){.toi-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
@media (max-width:560px){.toi-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.toi-box{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:#fff;padding:14px;transition:box-shadow .2s;}
.toi-box:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.toi-box-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:10px;}
.toi-box-head h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:15px;margin:0;font-weight:700;}
.toi-box-head a{font-size:10px;font-family:var(--font-mono);color:var(--teal);}
.toi-feature{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px;margin-bottom:10px;}
.toi-feature img,.toi-thumb-fallback{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;
  object-fit:cover;border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#33363D,var(--ink));}
.toi-feature span{font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.35;color:var(--ink);}
.toi-mini-grid{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
.toi-mini-item{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:flex-start;
  border-top:1px solid var(--paper-dim);padding-top:8px;}
.toi-mini-item img,.toi-mini-item .toi-thumb-fallback{width:60px;height:45px;
  flex:0 0 60px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#33363D,var(--ink));}
.toi-mini-item span{font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:var(--ink);}
.toi-mini-item:hover span{color:var(--amber);}

/* ============================================================
   LATEST NEWS PLAIN GRID
   ============================================================ */
.latest-list-section{padding:8px 0 18px;}
.latest-list-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:2px 24px;}
@media (max-width:760px){.latest-list-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.latest-list-grid a{display:block;padding:9px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.4;
  color:var(--ink);transition:color .15s;}
.latest-list-grid a:hover{color:var(--amber);}

/* ============================================================
   EXPLORE TOPICS
   ============================================================ */
.explore-topics{padding:8px 0 24px;}
.explore-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:6px 8px;}
@media (max-width:860px){.explore-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
@media (max-width:480px){.explore-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
.explore-grid a{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);padding:4px 0;
  transition:color .15s;}
.explore-grid a:hover{color:var(--amber);}

/* ============================================================
   NSHORTS
   ============================================================ */
.nshorts-section{padding:16px 0 8px;}

/* ============================================================
   SIDEBAR WIDGETS
   ============================================================ */
.side-box{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:16px;margin-bottom:18px;background:#fff;
  transition:box-shadow .2s;}
.side-box:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.side-box h4{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:16px;margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:700;}
.trend-item{display:flex;gap:10px;padding:8px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);font-size:13px;}
.trend-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.trend-num{font-family:var(--font-mono);color:var(--amber);font-weight:700;min-width:18px;}

/* quote box */
.quote-box{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-style:italic;font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.6;background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--teal-bg),var(--paper-dim));
  border-left:3px solid var(--teal);}
.quote-box h4{font-style:normal;}
.quote-box .attr{margin-top:10px;font-size:11px;font-style:normal;
  color:var(--teal);font-family:var(--font-mono);
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;}

/* AI summary */
.ai-summary-box{background:var(--teal-bg);border:1px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:12px 16px;margin:10px 0 14px;}
.ai-summary-box h4{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:11px;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);color:var(--teal);}
.ai-summary-box ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;}

/* TOC */
.toc-box{background:var(--paper-dim);border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:12px 18px;margin:12px 0;}
.toc-box h4{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:12px;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;font-family:var(--font-mono);}
.toc-box ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;}

/* featured video */
.featured-video-item{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;
  padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);}
.featured-video-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.fv-thumb{position:relative;width:70px;height:50px;flex:0 0 70px;
  border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;}
.fv-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.fv-play{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;background:rgba(20,23,31,.35);color:#fff;font-size:14px;}
.fv-title{font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.35;}

/* ad slot */
.ad-slot{margin:20px 0;border:1px dashed var(--rule);border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:var(--paper-dim);padding:16px;text-align:center;}
.ad-slot .lbl{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10px;
  letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);
  display:block;margin-bottom:6px;}

/* ============================================================
   PROFESSIONAL ARTICLE PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.article-breadcrumb{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin:10px 0 14px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px;}
.article-breadcrumb a{color:var(--teal);}
.bc-sep{opacity:.4;margin:0 2px;}
.article-badges{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;
  margin:10px 0 6px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.cat-badge{background:var(--amber-bg);color:var(--amber);
  border:1px solid var(--amber);font-size:11px;padding:3px 10px;
  border-radius:999px;font-family:var(--font-mono);
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;}
.format-badge{background:var(--amber);color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:10px;padding:3px 8px;border-radius:3px;letter-spacing:.04em;}
.live-badge{background:var(--red)!important;}
.article-headline{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(22px,3.5vw,38px);line-height:1.15;
  margin:10px 0 14px;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.article-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:14px;
  padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);}
.article-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.article-author strong{color:var(--ink);font-size:13px;}
.article-date,.article-updated,.article-readtime{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;}
.article-controls{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  margin:12px 0;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.article-figure{margin:16px 0;}
.full-view,.quick-view{font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;color:#2A2A26;}
.full-view.shown,.quick-view:not(.hidden){display:block;}
.full-view:not(.shown){display:none;}
.quick-view.hidden{display:none;}
.related-section{margin:28px 0 10px;}
.related-heading{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:19px;
  font-weight:700;border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);
  padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 16px;}
.share-row{display:flex;gap:8px;margin:18px 0;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.share-row a{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:7px 14px;font-size:12px;font-family:var(--font-mono);
  transition:background .15s;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;
  min-height:36px;}
.share-row a:hover{background:var(--amber-bg);border-color:var(--amber);}
.reactions-row{display:flex;gap:8px;margin:16px 0;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.reaction-btn{border:1px solid var(--rule);background:#fff;
  border-radius:999px;padding:7px 14px;font-size:14px;cursor:pointer;
  min-height:36px;min-width:44px;transition:background .15s;}
.reaction-btn:hover{background:var(--amber-bg);}
.reaction-btn .count{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--font-mono);margin-left:4px;}
.helpful-block{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  margin:18px 0;font-size:13px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.helpful-btn{border:1px solid var(--rule);background:#fff;
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:7px 14px;cursor:pointer;
  font-size:13px;min-height:36px;min-width:44px;transition:background .15s;}
.helpful-btn:hover{background:var(--teal-bg);}
.fact-check-box{border:1px solid var(--teal);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:16px;margin:16px 0;background:var(--teal-bg);}
.verdict-tag{padding:2px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;}
.verdict-true{background:#D1FAE5;color:#065F46;}
.verdict-false{background:var(--red-bg);color:var(--red);}
.verdict-misleading{background:var(--amber-bg);color:var(--amber);}
.verdict-unverified{background:var(--paper-dim);color:var(--muted);}
.corrections-box{margin:16px 0;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);}
.corrections-box h4{font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.05em;font-family:var(--font-mono);margin:0 0 6px;}
.corrections-box ul{padding-left:18px;}
.ai-badges{display:flex;gap:6px;margin:8px 0;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.ai-badge{background:var(--paper-dim);border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:999px;font-size:11px;padding:3px 10px;
  color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--font-mono);}
.editorial-credits{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin:4px 0 10px;}
.archive-count{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);
  margin:0 0 14px;font-family:var(--font-mono);}

/* Engagement: polls, bookmarks, follow-topic */
.poll{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:18px;margin:18px 0;background:#fff;}
.poll h4{margin:0 0 12px;font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:17px;}
.poll-options label{display:block;margin-bottom:9px;font-size:14px;
  cursor:pointer;padding:4px 0;}
.poll-submit{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);border:none;
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:9px 18px;font-size:13px;
  cursor:pointer;margin-top:6px;min-height:40px;min-width:80px;}
.poll-results div{padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);font-size:13px;}
.bookmark-btn{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:6px 14px;font-size:12px;font-family:var(--font-mono);
  background:#fff;cursor:pointer;min-height:36px;min-width:44px;transition:background .15s;}
.bookmark-btn.active{background:var(--amber-bg);border-color:var(--amber);color:var(--amber);}
.follow-topic-btn{margin-left:8px;border:1px solid var(--teal);
  color:var(--teal);background:none;border-radius:999px;
  padding:4px 12px;font-size:11px;cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);min-height:32px;min-width:44px;}
.follow-topic-btn.active{background:var(--teal);color:#fff;}

/* listen button */
.listen-btn{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);border:none;
  border-radius:999px;padding:9px 20px;font-size:13px;cursor:pointer;
  min-height:40px;transition:background .2s;}
.listen-btn:hover{background:var(--teal);}
.listen-status{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px;line-height:1.4;}

/* font controls */
.font-controls{display:flex;gap:6px;margin:8px 0;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.fs-btn{border:1px solid var(--rule);background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:5px 12px;font-size:13px;cursor:pointer;
  min-height:36px;min-width:44px;transition:background .15s;}
.fs-btn:hover{background:var(--paper-dim);}

/* mode toggle (Quick Read / Full Story) */
.mode-toggle{margin:8px 0 14px;}
.tabset.mode-toggle button{font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:13px;
  padding:7px 18px;color:var(--muted);min-height:36px;min-width:44px;}
.tabset.mode-toggle button.active{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);}

/* nq search */
.nq-search{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.nq-search .search-form{display:flex;}
.nq-search input[type="search"]{border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:999px;padding:6px 14px;font-size:13px;width:140px;
  background:var(--paper);min-height:36px;}
#nq-voice-search{background:none;border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:50%;width:36px;height:36px;cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
#nq-voice-search.listening{background:var(--amber);border-color:var(--amber);
  animation:nq-pulse 1s infinite;}
@keyframes nq-pulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(181,96,10,.4);}
  70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(181,96,10,0);}
  100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(181,96,10,0);}}

/* progress bar */
#nq-progress-bar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;
  background:var(--amber);width:0;z-index:9999;transition:width .1s;}

/* TOI homepage category boxes extras */
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--amber);font-weight:600;}

/* hero slider */
.hero-banner,.hero-banner-overlay{/* already defined above */}

/* logo sizing */
.site-title .custom-logo{max-height:54px;width:auto;display:inline-block;}

/* DARK MODE overrides for white backgrounds */
html[data-theme="dark"] .toi-box,
html[data-theme="dark"] .qr-card,
html[data-theme="dark"] .side-box,
html[data-theme="dark"] .poll,
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-search input{background:var(--paper-dim);color:var(--ink);}

/* RTL scaffold */
html[dir="rtl"] .utility-inner{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .toi-col-mid{border-left:none;border-right:1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-left:0;padding-right:18px;}

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATIONS — composited only (transform + opacity) for performance
   ============================================================ */
.card,.qr-card,.toi-box,.toi-mid-item{
  will-change:transform;contain:layout style;}
@media (hover:hover){
  .card:hover,.qr-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .toi-box:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
footer{border-top:1px solid var(--rule);background:var(--paper-dim);margin-top:24px;}
footer .wrap{padding:32px 20px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);}
.fmast{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:22px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:700;}
.fcols{display:flex;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.fcols div h5{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 10px;font-family:var(--font-mono);}
.fcols div a{display:block;margin-bottom:6px;transition:color .15s;}
.copyright{text-align:center;font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);
  padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--rule);font-family:var(--font-mono);}

/* ============================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY — increased contrast + touch targets
   ============================================================ */
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--amber);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:3px;}
.skip-link{position:absolute;top:-40px;left:0;background:var(--amber);
  color:#fff;padding:8px 14px;z-index:9999;border-radius:0 0 var(--radius) 0;}
.skip-link:focus{top:0;}

/* AQI pill */
.aqi-pill{font-size:10px;padding:2px 7px;border-radius:999px;}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:480px){
  .wrap{padding:0 14px;}
  .article-headline{font-size:22px;}
  .hero-slides{aspect-ratio:16/9;}
  .toi-lead-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .share-row{gap:6px;}
  .share-row a{padding:6px 10px;font-size:11px;}
  .secondary{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .explore-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
}

/* ============================================================
   v3.3 ADDITIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* ─── Utility bar layout fix ─── */
.utility-inner{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 16px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items:center;min-height:40px;gap:8px;}
.utility-left{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:12px;white-space:nowrap;}
.utility-center{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}
.utility-right{display:flex;justify-content:flex-end;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.util-sep{opacity:.3;}

/* Social icons in utility bar */
.top-social{list-style:none;display:flex;gap:4px;margin:0;padding:0;}
.top-social li a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:4px;
  color:rgba(250,248,243,.8);font-size:13px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);transition:background .15s;}
.top-social li a:hover{background:var(--amber);}

/* ─── Market ticker (line 2) — dark readable background ─── */
.market-ticker-row{background:#1A1D24 !important;border-bottom:none;
  min-height:44px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.2);}
.market-ticker-row .tradingview-widget-container{width:100%;}

/* ─── Secondary nav with dropdowns ─── */
.secondary-nav-bar{background:var(--paper-dim);
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--rule);
  position:relative;z-index:200;}
.secondary-nav-inner{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 16px;
  display:flex;align-items:stretch;min-height:42px;}
.sec-menu{list-style:none;display:flex;gap:0;margin:0;padding:0;
  font-size:13px;font-weight:500;position:relative;}
.sec-menu>li{position:relative;}
.sec-menu>li>a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;
  padding:0 14px;height:42px;color:var(--ink);
  border-bottom:2px solid transparent;
  transition:color .15s,border-color .15s;white-space:nowrap;}
.sec-menu>li>a:hover,.sec-menu>li:hover>a{
  color:var(--amber);border-bottom-color:var(--amber);}
/* dropdown */
.sec-menu ul{display:none;position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;
  min-width:200px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top:2px solid var(--amber);border-radius:0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
  padding:6px 0;z-index:300;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12);}
.sec-menu li:hover>ul{display:block;}
.sec-menu ul li a{display:block;padding:9px 18px;font-size:13px;
  color:var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-dim);}
.sec-menu ul li:last-child a{border-bottom:none;}
.sec-menu ul li a:hover{background:var(--amber-bg);color:var(--amber);}
/* nested third level */
.sec-menu ul ul{top:0;left:100%;}

/* has-children arrow indicator */
.sec-menu li.menu-item-has-children>a::after{
  content:'▾';font-size:10px;margin-left:3px;opacity:.6;}

/* ─── Primary nav: no wrapping, scroll on overflow ─── */
nav.primary{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:250;background:var(--paper);
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06);}
.nav-inner{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 16px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  height:46px;gap:8px;}
nav.primary #primary-menu{list-style:none;display:flex;gap:0;
  margin:0;padding:0;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}
nav.primary #primary-menu::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
nav.primary #primary-menu>li>a{display:block;padding:12px 12px;
  font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;
  border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transition:color .15s,border-color .15s;}
nav.primary #primary-menu>li>a:hover{color:var(--amber);border-bottom-color:var(--amber);}
/* primary dropdown */
nav.primary #primary-menu>li{position:relative;}
nav.primary #primary-menu ul{display:none;position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;
  min-width:200px;background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--rule);border-top:2px solid var(--amber);
  border-radius:0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
  padding:6px 0;z-index:300;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12);}
nav.primary #primary-menu li:hover>ul{display:block;}
nav.primary #primary-menu ul li a{display:block;padding:9px 18px;
  font-size:13px;color:var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--paper-dim);}
nav.primary #primary-menu ul li:last-child a{border-bottom:none;}
nav.primary #primary-menu ul li a:hover{background:var(--amber-bg);color:var(--amber);}
nav.primary #primary-menu li.menu-item-has-children>a::after{
  content:'▾';font-size:10px;margin-left:3px;opacity:.6;}

/* ─── Quote + Poll Slider ─── */
.qp-slider-wrap{padding:14px;}
.qp-tabs{display:flex;gap:6px;margin-bottom:12px;}
.qp-tab{border:1px solid var(--rule);background:var(--paper-dim);
  border-radius:999px;padding:5px 14px;font-size:12px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);cursor:pointer;transition:all .15s;min-height:32px;}
.qp-tab.active{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);border-color:var(--ink);}
.qp-panel{display:none;}
.qp-panel.active{display:block;}
.qp-track{position:relative;}
.qp-card{display:none;animation:fadeSlide .3s ease;}
.qp-card.active{display:block;}
@keyframes fadeSlide{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(14px);}to{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);}}
.qp-card.quote-card{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-style:italic;
  font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;padding:4px 0 12px;}
.qp-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:10px;}
.qp-prev,.qp-next{border:1px solid var(--rule);background:#fff;
  border-radius:50%;width:28px;height:28px;cursor:pointer;
  font-size:13px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:background .15s;}
.qp-prev:hover,.qp-next:hover{background:var(--amber);border-color:var(--amber);color:#fff;}
.qp-count{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--font-mono);flex:1;text-align:center;}

/* ─── Breaking ticker background ─── */
.breaking{background:#1A1D24;border-bottom:none;}
.breaking .tag{background:var(--amber);color:#fff;}
.breaking .ticker-track a{color:rgba(250,248,243,.9);}
.breaking .ticker-track a:hover{color:var(--amber);}

/* ─── Dark mode: readable backgrounds for market ticker & breaking ─── */
html[data-theme="dark"] .market-ticker-row{background:#0D0F14 !important;}
html[data-theme="dark"] .breaking{background:#0D0F14;}
html[data-theme="dark"] .secondary-nav-bar{background:var(--paper-dim);}
html[data-theme="dark"] .sec-menu ul,
html[data-theme="dark"] nav.primary #primary-menu ul{background:var(--paper-dim);}
html[data-theme="dark"] .sec-menu ul li a,
html[data-theme="dark"] nav.primary #primary-menu ul li a{color:var(--ink);}

/* ─── Mobile: collapse secondary nav ─── */
@media (max-width:760px){
  .secondary-nav-bar{display:none;}
  .utility-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:4px;}
  .utility-center{display:none;}
  .market-ticker-row{overflow:hidden;}
}

/* ============================================================
   NEWZQUEST REDESIGNED HOMEPAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */

/* ─── Top Info Bar ─── */
.top-info-bar {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #F8FAFC;
  font-size: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.top-info-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.top-info-left, .top-info-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.info-item a {
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85);
  transition: color 0.15s;
}
.info-item a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
}
.info-sep {
  opacity: 0.3;
}
.live-dot-pulse {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 4px;
  animation: pulse-anim 1.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-anim {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239,68,68,0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(239,68,68,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239,68,68,0); }
}
.top-info-bar .tabset {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.top-info-bar .tabset button {
  padding: 4px 10px;
  min-height: 26px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}
.top-info-bar .tabset button.active {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #fff;
}
.top-info-bar .dark-toggle-btn {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* ─── Main Header Logo Row ─── */
.main-header {
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.main-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.header-logo img {
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
}
.site-title-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.header-right-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.login-btn-header {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all 0.15s;
  background: #FFF;
}
.login-btn-header:hover {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #FFF;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}
.header-lang-switcher .tabset {
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.header-lang-switcher .tabset button {
  color: var(--muted);
  min-height: 32px;
}
.header-lang-switcher .tabset button.active {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #FFF;
}

/* ─── Sub-Navigation Bar ─── */
.subnav-bar {
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  padding: 0;
}
.subnav-bar-inner {
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.subnav-bar-inner::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}
.subnav-list {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  align-items: center;
}
.subnav-list li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: all 0.15s;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}
.subnav-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
  border-bottom-color: var(--amber);
}

/* ─── Hero Section Grid ─── */
.hero-section-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-slides-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--secondary);
}
.hero-slides {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out;
  display: block;
}
.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-slide-text {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15,23,42,0.95) 0%, rgba(15,23,42,0.4) 60%, rgba(15,23,42,0) 100%);
  color: #FFF;
  z-index: 5;
}
.eyebrow-badge {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hero-slide-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 28px);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #FFF;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero-slide-text p.hero-dek {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin: 0 0 15px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.hero-read-more {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--amber);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.15s;
}
.hero-slide:hover .hero-read-more {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.hero-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15px;
  right: 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  z-index: 10;
}
.hero-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.hero-dot.active {
  background: var(--amber);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ─── Top Videos Sidebar ─── */
.hero-video-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.hero-video-sidebar .side-box {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #FFF;
  border: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.hero-video-sidebar .side-box h4 {
  color: #FFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.featured-video-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.featured-video-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.featured-video-item .fv-thumb {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 90px;
  height: 60px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.featured-video-item .fv-play {
  background: rgba(217, 4, 41, 0.85);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 9px;
  padding-left: 2px;
}
.featured-video-item .fv-title {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.15s;
}
.featured-video-item:hover .fv-title {
  color: var(--amber);
}

/* ─── Breaking News Ticker ─── */
.breaking {
  background: #FEE2E2;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--red);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.breaking .tag {
  background: var(--red);
  font-size: 11px;
}
.breaking .ticker-track a {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.breaking .ticker-track a:hover {
  color: var(--red);
}
.live-ticker-badge {
  background: var(--red);
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-left: 10px;
  animation: pulse-anim-badge 1.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-anim-badge {
  0% { opacity: 0.7; }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* ─── Latest News & Trending Now ─── */
.latest-trending-section {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.latest-trending-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
}
.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.section-header h2 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.header-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--rule);
}
.latest-news-feed {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.latest-item-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.latest-item-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.latest-item-thumb {
  width: 120px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.latest-item-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.latest-item-row:hover .latest-item-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.latest-item-content h3 {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 4px 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.latest-item-content h3 a {
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: color 0.15s;
}
.latest-item-content h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
}
.latest-item-cat {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.item-meta {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.item-divider {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Trending Now list */
.trending-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.trending-now-block .trend-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.trending-now-block .trend-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.trending-now-block .trend-num {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.4;
  min-width: 24px;
}
.trend-item:hover .trend-num {
  color: var(--amber);
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.trend-content h4 {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.trend-content h4 a {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.trend-content h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
}
.trend-score-badge {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--warning);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ─── Regional (India) & International (World) ─── */
.regional-international-section {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.two-column-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
}
.category-stories-wrapper {
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.cat-story-large {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
}
.cat-large-thumb-link {
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.cat-large-thumb-link img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.cat-story-large:hover .cat-large-thumb-link img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.cat-large-content h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.cat-large-content h3 a {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.cat-large-content h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
}
.cat-large-content p.excerpt {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.cat-stories-small-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.cat-story-small-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}
.cat-story-small-item .small-thumb {
  width: 60px;
  height: 45px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.small-item-text h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 3px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.small-item-text h4 a {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.small-item-text h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
}
.small-item-text span.date {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.no-news-msg {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

/* ─── Tech & AI & Business ─── */
.tech-business-section {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.cat-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.cat-grid-item {
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
}
.cat-grid-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.cat-grid-thumb {
  display: block;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.cat-grid-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.cat-grid-item-text h3 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  flex: 1;
}
.cat-grid-item-text h3 a {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.cat-grid-item-text h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
}
.cat-grid-item-text span.date {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* ─── Videos Gallery Row ─── */
.videos-row-section {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.videos-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.video-gallery-card {
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.15s;
}
.video-gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.video-card-thumb {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.video-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.video-play-btn-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(15,23,42,0.3);
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 20px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  transition: background 0.15s, transform 0.15s;
}
.video-gallery-card:hover .video-play-btn-overlay {
  background: rgba(217, 4, 41, 0.85);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.video-card-caption h4 {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.video-card-caption h4 a {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.video-card-caption h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
}
.video-thumb-fallback {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #000);
}

/* ─── Interactive Widget Strip ─── */
.interactive-widgets-section {
  background: var(--paper-dim-alt);
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.widgets-four-col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.widget-card-col {
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.widget-header {
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.widget-header h3 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

/* Today's Poll styling */
.poll-container-widget .poll {
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  background: transparent;
}
.poll-container-widget .poll h4 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.poll-container-widget .poll-options label {
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.poll-container-widget .poll-submit {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 36px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.poll-container-widget .poll-submit:hover {
  background: var(--amber);
}

/* Daily Quotes styling */
.quote-container-widget {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.quote-text-en {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.quote-translation-divider {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin: 6px 0;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.quote-text-hi {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.quote-attribution {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-top: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Shayari styling */
.shayari-container-widget {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.shayari-original {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #FFFBEB;
  border-left: 3px solid #F59E0B;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.shayari-english-meaning {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.more-shayari-btn {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* AI Shorts styling */
.shorts-feed-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  max-height: 250px;
}
.shorts-subhead {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.shorts-vertical-rail {
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 4px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.shorts-vertical-rail::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}
.shorts-vertical-rail::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  border-radius: 99px;
}
.short-rail-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.short-rail-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.short-rail-item h4 {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.short-rail-item h4 a {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.short-rail-item h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
}
.short-read-excerpt {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.short-time-badge {
  font-size: 9px;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ─── Photo Stories & Weather ─── */
.photo-weather-section {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.photo-weather-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
}
.photo-stories-rail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.photo-story-card {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: block;
}
.photo-story-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.photo-story-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.photo-story-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  color: #FFF;
}
.photo-story-icon {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.photo-story-overlay h3 {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #FFF;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.weather-card-container {
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ─── Newsletter & Tag Cloud ─── */
.newsletter-tags-section {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.newsletter-box {
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.newsletter-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  background: #FFF;
}
.subscribe-btn {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: #FFF;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.subscribe-btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary);
}
.tag-cloud-container {
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.tag-cloud-container a {
  background: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all 0.15s;
  font-size: 12px !important;
}
.tag-cloud-container a:hover {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #FFF;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN ADAPTATIONS
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-section-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .latest-trending-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .two-column-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .widgets-four-col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .photo-weather-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .top-info-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .top-info-right {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .main-header-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .widgets-four-col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .photo-stories-rail {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .videos-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   UPGRADE V3.4.0: DETAILED VISUAL, READABILITY & ANIMATION REPAIR
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Header & Utility Bar Squish Repair */
.top-info-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
}
.top-info-left, .top-info-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.info-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.info-item a {
  color: #FFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.15s ease;
}
.info-item a:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.live-dot-pulse {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 6px;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.5; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* 2. Language Switcher Toggle Visibility */
.lang-switch .tabset, .header-lang-switcher .tabset {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 3px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.header-lang-switcher .tabset {
  background: var(--panel-bg);
  border-color: var(--rule);
}
.lang-switch .tabset button, .header-lang-switcher .tabset button {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 11px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.header-lang-switcher .tabset button {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.lang-switch .tabset button.active, .lang-switch .tabset button:hover {
  background: #FFF;
  color: var(--secondary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.header-lang-switcher .tabset button.active, .header-lang-switcher .tabset button:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFF !important;
}

/* 3. Search Actions Fix */
.header-right-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nq-search {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 99px;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.nq-search:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.nq-search .search-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.nq-search input[type="search"] {
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  padding: 4px 8px !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  width: 150px;
  background: transparent !important;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
}
.nq-search .search-submit {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
}
#nq-voice-search {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 0;
  margin-left: 6px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.15s;
}
#nq-voice-search:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* 4. Widget Column Constraints (Anti-Stretching) */
.widgets-four-col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.widget-card-col {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 380px; /* Constrain height */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.widget-card-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.widget-card-col .widget-header {
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.widget-card-col .widget-header h3 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin: 0;
}
.widget-card-col .widget-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 2px;
}
/* Custom slim scrollbar for widgets */
.widget-card-col .widget-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}
.widget-card-col .widget-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}
.widget-card-col .widget-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--rule);
  border-radius: 99px;
}

/* Specific content stylings within widgets to preserve neatness */
.quote-container-widget, .shayari-container-widget {
  justify-content: center;
}
.quote-text-en, .shayari-original {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text);
  font-style: italic;
}
.quote-text-hi {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text);
}
.quote-translation-divider {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: bold;
  margin: 4px 0;
}
.quote-attribution {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: right;
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.shayari-english-meaning {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--rule);
  padding-top: 6px;
}
.more-shayari-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-top: auto;
  text-decoration: none;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.shorts-subhead {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.short-rail-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.short-rail-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.short-rail-item h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.short-rail-item h4 a {
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.short-rail-item h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}
.short-read-excerpt {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.short-time-badge {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: bold;
  background: var(--rule);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* 5. Photo Stories Improvement */
.photo-stories-rail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.photo-story-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/11;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.photo-story-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.photo-story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.photo-story-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.photo-story-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  padding: 12px;
  color: #FFF;
}
.photo-story-overlay h3 {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 4px 0 0 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #FFF;
}
.photo-story-icon {
  font-size: 10px;
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* 6. Hardware-Accelerated Animations */
.subnav-bar-inner a {
  transition: color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}
.cat-grid-item {
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.cat-grid-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.latest-item-row {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.latest-item-row:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 7. Ad Slot Branding */
.ad-slot {
  display: block;
  margin: 15px auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.ad-slot .lbl {
  display: block;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ad-placeholder-graphic {
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.ad-placeholder-graphic:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

/* 8. 404 Error Page Styling */
.err-404-container {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 60px auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
}
.err-404-title {
  font-size: 96px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}
.err-404-sub {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 15px 0;
}
.err-404-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.err-404-search {
  max-width: 400px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
}
.err-404-topics {
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-top: 30px;
}
.err-404-topics h4 {
  font-size: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.err-404-grid-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* ============================================================
   v4.0 UPGRADE — VISUAL POLISH, ANIMATIONS & MOBILE FIXES
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Mobile Subnav Horizontal Scroll */
.subnav-bar {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.subnav-bar::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.subnav-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  min-width: max-content;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 0 12px;
}
.subnav-bar-inner a { white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* 2. Hero Slide — Clip-Path Wipe Transition */
.hero-slide {
  clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
  transition: clip-path 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.77,0,0.175,1), opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.hero-slide.active {
  clip-path: inset(0 0% 0 0);
  opacity: 1;
  position: relative;
}

/* 3. Sports Schedule Rail */
.sports-schedule-section {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 16px 0;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.sports-rail {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 4px 0 8px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.sports-rail::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.sport-match-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  min-width: 200px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #FFF;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: block;
}
.sport-match-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.sport-match-teams { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #FFF; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sport-match-meta  { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.sport-match-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 4. Sticky Sidebar */
.side-col {
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}

/* 5. Mobile Hamburger Menu */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.menu-toggle:hover { background: var(--rule); }
.menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  border-radius: 99px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  transform-origin: center;
}
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px,5px); }
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-5px); }

/* 6. NShorts PWA Install Banner */
.nshorts-install-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #1E3A5F);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 8888;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.nshorts-install-banner strong { font-size: 14px; }
.nshorts-install-banner .install-btn {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 99px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.nshorts-install-banner .install-btn:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.nshorts-install-banner .close-banner {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 20px;
  padding: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}
.nshorts-install-banner.hidden { display: none !important; }

/* 7. Market / ePaper / Live TV / Crypto Page Layouts */
.market-page-wrap, .epaper-page-wrap, .livetv-page-wrap, .crypto-page-wrap {
  padding: 30px 0;
}
.tv-widget-section, .market-section, .crypto-section { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.section-divider-heading {
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.epaper-archive-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
}
.epaper-archive-list li a {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}
.epaper-archive-list li a:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }

/* 8. Category / Tag Archive Hero Card */
.archive-hero-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  min-height: 320px;
  background: var(--secondary);
}
.archive-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 60%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 30px; color: #FFF;
}
.archive-hero-overlay h2 {
  font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 8px; color: #FFF;
}

/* 9. Comments Area */
.comments-area {
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--rule);
  padding-top: 30px;
}
.comments-title { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--secondary); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.comment-list   { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 40px 0; }
.comment {
  display: flex; gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.comment:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.comment img.avatar { border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; width: 48px; height: 48px; }
.comment-meta-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.comment-author-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--secondary); }
.comment-date  { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.comment-text  { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text); }
.comment-reply-link {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary); text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 6px; display: inline-block;
}
.comment-form label {
  display: block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.comment-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 14px; font-family: inherit;
  background: var(--paper); color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
  resize: vertical;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.comment-form input:focus,
.comment-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.comment-form .submit {
  background: var(--primary); color: #FFF;
  border: none; border-radius: 99px;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.comment-form .submit:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

/* 10. Video Gallery Grid */
.videos-gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.video-gallery-card { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
.video-card-thumb { position: relative; display: block; }
.video-card-thumb img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.video-play-btn-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 32px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  color: #FFF;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.video-card-thumb:hover .video-play-btn-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.video-card-caption { padding: 10px 12px; }
.video-card-caption h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0; line-height: 1.4; }
.video-card-caption h4 a { color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; }
.video-card-caption h4 a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

/* 11. Archive Layout Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .archive-layout-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .videos-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}

/* 12. Global Responsive Fixes */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .side-col { position: static; max-height: none; overflow-y: visible; }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .sports-schedule-section { padding: 12px 0; }
  .archive-hero-card { min-height: 220px; }
  .archive-hero-overlay h2 { font-size: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sports-rail { gap: 12px; }
  .sport-match-card { min-width: 160px; padding: 10px 12px; }
  .nshorts-install-banner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .videos-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ================================================================
   v4.1 FULL UI REDESIGN — NewzQuest Reference Layout
   Brand: #D90429 red | #0F172A navy | #F8FAFC light bg
   ================================================================ */

/* ── Reset & Base ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.wrap { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px; }
body { font-family: 'Inter', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', system-ui, sans-serif; color: #111827; background: #F8FAFC; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* ── TOP BAR ── */
.nq-topbar { background: #0F172A; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 11.5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #D90429; }
.nq-topbar-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 36px; gap: 12px; overflow: hidden; }
.nq-topbar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; overflow: hidden; }
.nq-topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nq-breaking-badge { background: #D90429; color: #FFF; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; white-space: nowrap; }
.live-dot-pulse { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: #FFF; border-radius: 50%; animation: pulse-red 1.4s ease-in-out infinite; display: inline-block; }
@keyframes pulse-red { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:.5;transform:scale(1.3)} }
.topbar-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: 11px; transition: color .15s; white-space: nowrap; }
.topbar-link:hover { color: #FFF; }
.topbar-datetime { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); white-space: nowrap; }

/* ── Language Toggle ── */
.nq-lang-toggle-top, .nq-nav-lang { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 3px; }
.lang-btn, .lang-pill { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 3px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); transition: all .15s; cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.lang-btn.active, .lang-pill.active { background: #D90429; color: #FFF; border-color: #D90429; }
.lang-btn:hover, .lang-pill:hover { color: #FFF; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

/* ── Social Icons Top Bar ── */
.nq-social-top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.social-icon-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); transition: color .15s; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.social-icon-link:hover { color: #FFF; }

/* ── Market Ticker ── */
.nq-market-ticker { height: 44px; overflow: hidden; background: #FFF; border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0; }

/* ── Main Header ── */
.nq-main-header { background: #FFF; border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0; padding: 10px 0; position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 700; box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
.nq-main-header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }

/* ── Logo ── */
.nq-logo-zone a.custom-logo-link img { max-height: 52px; width: auto; }
.nq-text-logo { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nq-text-logo-footer { font-size: 22px; }
.logo-newz { color: #0F172A; }
.logo-quest { color: #D90429; }

/* Fix: when custom logo uploaded, hide site-name text (WP adds img tag inside the link) */
.custom-logo-link { display: flex; align-items: center; }
site-title-text { display: none; } /* never shown if logo set */

/* ── Header Actions ── */
.nq-header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.nq-search-form { display: flex; align-items: center; border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; background: #F8FAFC; transition: border-color .15s; }
.nq-search-form:focus-within { border-color: #D90429; }
.nq-search-input { border: none; background: transparent; padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 13px; width: 180px; outline: none; color: #111827; }
.nq-search-btn { background: none; border: none; padding: 7px 10px; cursor: pointer; color: #64748B; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nq-search-btn:hover { color: #D90429; }
.nq-cta-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; transition: all .15s; }
.nq-cta-outline { border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1; color: #0F172A; background: transparent; }
.nq-cta-outline:hover { border-color: #D90429; color: #D90429; }
.nq-cta-primary { background: #D90429; color: #FFF; border: 1.5px solid #D90429; }
.nq-cta-primary:hover { background: #B30020; border-color: #B30020; }
.menu-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px; border-radius: 5px; }
.menu-toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: #0F172A; border-radius: 99px; transition: all .3s; }
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px,5px); }
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-5px); }

/* ── Primary Nav ── */
.nq-primary-nav { background: #0F172A; position: relative; z-index: 600; }
.nq-nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.nq-nav-list { display: flex; list-style: none; flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; }
.nq-nav-list::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.nq-nav-list > li > a { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; padding: 14px 14px; white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: .02em; transition: color .15s, background .15s; }
.nq-nav-list > li > a:hover, .nq-nav-list > li.current-menu-item > a { color: #FFF; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.nav-arrow { font-size: 9px; margin-left: 3px; opacity: .7; }

/* ── Dropdown Menus ── */
.nq-nav-list .nav-item { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown { display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; background: #FFF; min-width: 180px; border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14); z-index: 999; border-top: 2px solid #D90429; list-style: none; padding: 6px 0; }
.nav-dropdown li a { display: block; padding: 9px 16px; font-size: 13px; color: #1E293B; font-weight: 500; transition: background .12s, color .12s; white-space: nowrap; }
.nav-dropdown li a:hover { background: #FEE2E2; color: #D90429; }
.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown,
.nav-item.has-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown { display: block; }
.nq-nav-lang { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; padding: 0 8px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Mobile Nav Overlay ── */
.nq-nav-overlay { display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.5); z-index: 599; }
.nq-nav-overlay.visible { display: block; }
body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* ── Breaking Ticker ── */
/* v5.3: removed .breaking-ticker-* rule set here — dead code, never
   referenced by any template. The live breaking-news ticker uses the
   .nq-breaking-* classes defined further below. */
.ticker-item { display: inline-block; padding: 0 32px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: #1E293B; }
.ticker-item a { color: inherit; }
.ticker-item a:hover { color: #D90429; }
.ticker-separator { color: #D90429; padding: 0 8px; }

/* ── Hero Section ── */
.nq-hero { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin: 20px auto; }
.nq-hero-main { position: relative; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #0F172A; min-height: 420px; }
.nq-hero-main-link { display: block; position: relative; height: 100%; }
.nq-hero-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; min-height: 420px; display: block; opacity: .75; transition: opacity .3s; }
.nq-hero-main:hover .nq-hero-img { opacity: .85; }
.nq-hero-main-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: 30px 28px; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.4) 60%, transparent 100%); color: #FFF; }
.nq-hero-headline { font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 28px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.25; margin: 8px 0; color: #FFF; text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.nq-hero-dek { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nq-hero-meta { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.nq-hero-dots { position: absolute; bottom: 16px; right: 20px; display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.hero-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.4); border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; transition: background .2s, transform .2s; }
.hero-dot.active { background: #FFF; transform: scale(1.2); }

/* ── Hero Sidebar (3 stacked cards) ── */
.nq-hero-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.nq-hero-side-card { display: flex; gap: 10px; background: #FFF; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s; }
.nq-hero-side-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.1); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nq-hero-side-thumb { width: 110px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nq-side-img { width: 110px; height: 80px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.nq-hero-side-content { padding: 10px 10px 10px 2px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; gap: 4px; flex: 1; }
.nq-hero-side-content h3 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; color: #111827; }
.nq-side-date { font-size: 11px; color: #64748B; }

/* ── Category Badge ── */
.nq-cat-badge { display: inline-block; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; white-space: nowrap; }
.badge-red { background: #D90429; color: #FFF; }
.badge-white { background: #FFF; color: #D90429; }
.badge-muted { background: #E2E8F0; color: #475569; }
.badge-sm { font-size: 8px; padding: 1px 5px; }

/* ── 3-Col Feature Grid ── */
.nq-feature-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.nq-feature-card { background: #FFF; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s; }
.nq-feature-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.1); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.nq-feature-thumb-link { display: block; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.nq-feature-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/10; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .3s; }
.nq-feature-card:hover .nq-feature-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.nq-feature-thumb-link .nq-cat-badge { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; }
.nq-feature-body { padding: 14px 16px 16px; }
.nq-feature-body h3 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.nq-feature-body h3 a:hover { color: #D90429; }
.nq-feature-excerpt { font-size: 12.5px; color: #64748B; line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nq-card-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); }
.nq-card-date { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── Content + Sidebar Layout ── */
.nq-content-sidebar-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 30px; margin-top: 28px; align-items: start; }
.nq-content-main { min-width: 0; }
.nq-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 80px; align-self: flex-start; }

/* ── Section Heads ── */
.nq-section { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.nq-section-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; border-bottom: 2px solid #D90429; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nq-section-head h2, .nq-section-head h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #0F172A; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.nq-see-all { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #D90429; white-space: nowrap; }
.nq-see-all:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── Latest List ── */
.nq-list-feed { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.nq-list-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9; transition: background .15s; }
.nq-list-item:hover { background: #FAFBFC; }
.nq-list-thumb { flex-shrink: 0; width: 100px; }
.nq-list-thumb img { width: 100px; height: 66px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 5px; }
.nq-list-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.nq-list-body h3 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 4px 0 6px; line-height: 1.35; }
.nq-list-body h3 a:hover { color: #D90429; }

/* ── 2-Col Blocks ── */
.nq-two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.nq-cat-block {} 
.nq-cat-lead { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.nq-cat-lead-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 7px; display: block; }
.nq-cat-lead-body h3 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin: 4px 0 4px; }
.nq-cat-lead-body h3:hover { color: #D90429; }
.nq-cat-lead-body p { font-size: 12.5px; color: #64748B; line-height: 1.5; }
.nq-cat-mini { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9; }
.nq-cat-mini a { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #1E293B; line-height: 1.4; }
.nq-cat-mini a:hover { color: #D90429; }
.nq-cat-mini span { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── Mini Card Grid ── */
.nq-mini-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 12px; }
.nq-mini-card { position: relative; }
.nq-mini-card a { display: block; position: relative; }
.nq-mini-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 6px; }
.nq-mini-card .nq-cat-badge { position: absolute; top: 6px; left: 6px; }
.nq-mini-card h4 { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin-top: 6px; }
.nq-mini-card h4 a:hover { color: #D90429; }

/* ── Interactive Strip (Poll/Quote/Shayari/AI) ── */
.nq-interactive-strip { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.nq-interactive-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 16px; }
.nq-interactive-card { background: #FFF; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; min-height: 220px; }
.nq-ic-head { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: #D90429; border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9; padding-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.nq-ic-head small { font-size: 9px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .05em; }
.nq-ic-meta { font-size: 13px; color: #64748B; }
.nq-ic-readmore { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #D90429; margin-top: auto; }
.nq-ic-readmore:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Poll card */
.nq-poll-question { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #1E293B; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nq-poll-option { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 12px; padding: 4px 0; cursor: pointer; color: #374151; }
.nq-poll-vote-btn { margin-top: 8px; background: #D90429; color: #FFF; border: none; border-radius: 5px; padding: 6px 16px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; width: 100%; }
.nq-poll-vote-btn:hover { background: #B30020; }

/* Quote card */
.nq-quote-card { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF5F5, #FFF); border-color: #FECACA; }
.nq-quote-block { border-left: 3px solid #D90429; padding-left: 12px; }
.nq-quote-block p { font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; color: #374151; line-height: 1.55; }
.nq-quote-block cite { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); display: block; margin-top: 6px; }

/* Shayari card */
.nq-shayari-card { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F9FF, #FFF); border-color: #BAE6FD; }
.nq-shayari-block p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #1E293B; font-weight: 500; }

/* AI Shorts card */
.nq-ai-card { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F8FF, #FFF); }
.nq-ai-short-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9; padding-bottom: 8px; }
.nq-ai-short-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nq-ai-short-item h4 { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 3px; line-height: 1.35; }
.nq-ai-short-item h4 a:hover { color: #D90429; }
.nq-ai-short-item p { font-size: 11px; color: #64748B; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.nq-ai-read { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; color: #D90429; }

/* ── Sidebar ── */
.nq-sidebar-box { background: #FFF; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.nq-ranked-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9; }
.nq-ranked-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nq-rank-num { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: #D90429; opacity: .35; min-width: 24px; line-height: 1; }
.nq-ranked-item h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.nq-ranked-item h4 a:hover { color: #D90429; }
.nq-trend-score { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; color: #D90429; }
.nq-ad-sidebar { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.nq-tag-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.nq-tag-cloud a { font-size: 11px; background: #F1F5F9; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius: 99px; padding: 3px 10px; color: #475569; transition: all .15s; }
.nq-tag-cloud a:hover { background: #D90429; color: #FFF; border-color: #D90429; }

/* ── Newsletter Block ── */
.nq-newsletter-block { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A, #1E3A5F); color: #FFF; border-radius: 10px; padding: 28px 24px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.nq-newsletter-block h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.nq-newsletter-block p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nq-newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 8px; max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto; }
.nq-newsletter-form input { flex: 1; border: none; border-radius: 6px; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; outline: none; }
.nq-newsletter-form button { background: #D90429; color: #FFF; border: none; border-radius: 6px; padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; }
.nq-newsletter-form button:hover { background: #B30020; }

/* ── Ad Slots ── */
.nq-ad-leaderboard { margin: 12px auto; }
.nq-ad-mid { margin: 20px auto; }
.ad-lbl { display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 9px; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ad-placeholder { background: #F1F5F9; border: 1px dashed #CBD5E1; color: var(--muted); font-size: 11px; padding: 18px; text-align: center; border-radius: 5px; font-family: monospace; }

/* ── Footer ── */
.nq-footer { background: #0F172A; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-top: 40px; }
.nq-footer-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 48px 16px 32px; }
.nq-footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.nq-footer-tagline { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.6; }
.nq-footer-social { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 4px; }
.fsocial-link { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 6px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); transition: all .15s; }
.fsocial-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.fsocial-link:hover { background: #D90429; color: #FFF; }
.nq-footer-col h5 { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: #FFF; margin-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding-bottom: 8px; }
.nq-footer-col a { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); padding: 3px 0; transition: color .15s; }
.nq-footer-col a:hover { color: #FFF; }

/* Footer Newsletter Strip */
.nq-footer-newsletter { background: rgba(217,4,41,.12); border-top: 1px solid rgba(217,4,41,.25); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05); padding: 20px 16px; }
.nq-footer-nl-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nq-footer-nl-inner strong { font-size: 14px; color: #FFF; display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.nq-footer-nl-inner span { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.nq-footer-newsletter .nq-newsletter-form { margin: 0; max-width: 360px; }

/* Copyright bar */
.nq-copyright { background: #060F1C; padding: 12px 16px; }
.nq-copyright-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.nq-copyright-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.nq-copyright-right .lang-pill { background: transparent; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.nq-copyright-right .lang-pill.active { background: #D90429; color: #FFF; border-color: #D90429; }

/* ── Dark Mode ── */
[data-theme="dark"] body { background: #0D1117; color: #E2E8F0; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-main-header { background: #111827; border-color: #1F2937; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-feature-card, [data-theme="dark"] .nq-hero-side-card, [data-theme="dark"] .nq-list-item, [data-theme="dark"] .nq-interactive-card, [data-theme="dark"] .nq-sidebar-box { background: #1F2937; border-color: #374151; color: #E2E8F0; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-feature-body h3 a, [data-theme="dark"] .nq-list-body h3 a, [data-theme="dark"] .nq-hero-side-content h3 { color: #F1F5F9; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-primary-nav { background: #060F1C; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nav-dropdown { background: #1F2937; border-color: #374151; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nav-dropdown li a { color: #E2E8F0; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nav-dropdown li a:hover { background: #374151; color: #FFF; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-search-form { background: #1F2937; border-color: #374151; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-search-input { color: #E2E8F0; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-tag-cloud a { background: #374151; border-color: #4B5563; color: #CBD5E1; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-section-head h2, [data-theme="dark"] .nq-section-head h3 { color: #F1F5F9; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-mini a { color: #E2E8F0; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-topbar { background: #060F1C; }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nq-hero { grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr; }
  .nq-footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .nq-interactive-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nq-topbar { display: none; } /* Collapse on mobile */
  .nq-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-hero-sidebar { display: none; } /* Show stacked below on mobile */
  .nq-feature-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .nq-content-sidebar-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-sidebar { position: static; }
  .nq-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-mini-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .nq-interactive-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nq-footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nq-primary-nav { overflow-x: auto; }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nq-nav-list > li > a { padding: 12px 10px; font-size: 12px; }
  .nq-search-input { width: 120px; }
  .nq-footer-nl-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .nq-feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-mini-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-interactive-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .nq-header-actions .nq-cta-outline { display: none; }
  .nq-search-input { width: 100px; }
}


/* ================================================================
   V5.1 COMPLETE LAYOUT CSS — NewzQuest Professional Theme
   All new class names used in header.php / front-page.php / footer.php
   Brand: #D90429 red | #0F172A navy | #F8FAFC light
   ================================================================ */

/* ─── TOP BAR ─── */
.nq-topbar {
  background: #0F172A;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #D90429;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nq-topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 38px;
  gap: 12px;
}
.nq-topbar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; overflow: hidden; }
.nq-topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nq-breaking-badge {
  background: #D90429;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nq-topbar-date { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); white-space: nowrap; }
.nq-top-social { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.nq-tsoc {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 4px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition: background .15s, color .15s;
}
.nq-tsoc:hover { background: #D90429; color: #fff; }
.nq-topbar-lang { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nq-lang-chip {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 3px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); transition: all .15s;
}
.nq-lang-chip.active { background: #D90429; color: #fff; border-color: #D90429; }
.nq-lang-chip:hover { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.nq-dark-btn {
  background: none; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); border-radius: 4px;
  width: 26px; height: 26px; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all .15s;
}
.nq-dark-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: #fff; }

/* ─── MAIN HEADER ─── */
.nq-header {
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.nq-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  height: 68px;
}

/* Logo */
.nq-logo-area { flex-shrink: 0; }
.nq-logo-link { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nq-logo-img { max-height: 46px; width: auto; display: block; }
.nq-wordmark {
  font-size: 26px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.02em;
  display: flex; align-items: center; line-height: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-newz { color: #0F172A; }
.logo-quest { color: #D90429; }

/* Search */
.nq-header-search {
  flex: 1; max-width: 400px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  transition: border-color .15s;
}
.nq-header-search:focus-within { border-color: #D90429; }
.nq-header-search-input {
  flex: 1; border: none; background: transparent;
  padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 13px; outline: none; color: #111827;
}
.nq-header-search-btn {
  background: none; border: none; padding: 8px 12px;
  cursor: pointer; color: #64748B; display: flex; align-items: center;
  transition: color .15s;
}
.nq-header-search-btn:hover { color: #D90429; }

/* Actions */
.nq-header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nq-btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: 7px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1; border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #0F172A;
  background: transparent; white-space: nowrap; transition: all .15s;
}
.nq-btn-outline:hover { border-color: #D90429; color: #D90429; }
.nq-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: 7px 18px;
  background: #D90429; border: 1.5px solid #D90429; border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  white-space: nowrap; transition: all .15s; cursor: pointer;
}
.nq-btn-primary:hover { background: #B30020; border-color: #B30020; }

/* Hamburger */
.nq-hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}
.nq-hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: #0F172A; border-radius: 99px; transition: all .3s;
}
.nq-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px,5px); }
.nq-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nq-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-5px); }

/* ─── PRIMARY NAV ─── */
.nq-primary-nav {
  background: #0F172A;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 600;
}
.nq-nav-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0;
}
.nq-nav-list {
  display: flex; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.nq-nav-list::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.nq-nav-item { position: relative; }
.nq-nav-item > a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 13px; white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: .02em; transition: color .15s, background .15s;
}
.nq-nav-item > a:hover,
.nq-nav-item.nq-nav-cur > a { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.nq-nav-arrow { font-size: 9px; opacity: .7; }

/* Dropdown */
.nq-nav-dropdown {
  display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0;
  background: #fff; min-width: 180px;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  z-index: 999; border-top: 2px solid #D90429;
  list-style: none; padding: 6px 0; margin: 0;
}
.nq-nav-dropdown li a {
  display: block; padding: 9px 16px; font-size: 13px;
  color: #1E293B; font-weight: 500; transition: background .12s, color .12s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nq-nav-dropdown li a:hover { background: #FEE2E2; color: #D90429; }
.nq-nav-item.has-sub:hover .nq-nav-dropdown,
.nq-nav-item.has-sub:focus-within .nq-nav-dropdown { display: block; }

/* Nav lang */
.nq-nav-lang-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; padding: 0 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nq-nav-lang-btn {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); transition: all .15s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.nq-nav-lang-btn.active { background: #D90429; color: #fff; border-color: #D90429; }
.nq-nav-lang-btn:hover { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }

/* Mobile overlay */
.nq-mobile-overlay {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.5); z-index: 599;
}
.nq-mobile-overlay.visible { display: block; }
body.nq-nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* ─── BREAKING NEWS BAR ─── */
.nq-breaking-bar {
  background: #0F172A;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #D90429;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 40px;
}
.nq-breaking-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; height: 40px; gap: 0;
}
.nq-breaking-label {
  background: #D90429; color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0 12px; height: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em;
  white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nq-breaking-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; flex: 1; }
.nq-breaking-track {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  /* animation-duration is set dynamically by adjustTickerSpeed() JS */
  animation: nq-breaking-scroll 120s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.nq-breaking-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.nq-brk-item {
  display: inline-block; padding: 0 24px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); transition: color .15s;
}
.nq-brk-item:hover { color: #D90429; }
.nq-brk-sep { color: #D90429; padding: 0 6px; }
@keyframes nq-breaking-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ─── MARKET TICKER BAR ─── */
.nq-market-bar {
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  min-height: 46px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nq-tv-widget { width: 100%; min-height: 44px; }
.nq-market-bar-fallback {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  height: 44px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none;
}
.nq-market-bar-fallback:hover { color: var(--primary); }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-market-bar-fallback { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ─── HOMEPAGE HERO ZONE ─── */
.nq-homepage-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px 240px;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 24px 0 28px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Big Hero Card */
.nq-hero-main {
  position: relative; border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden; background: #0F172A;
  min-height: 440px; display: block;
}
.nq-hero-main-link {
  display: block; position: relative; height: 100%;
}
.nq-hero-img {
  width: 100%; height: 440px; object-fit: cover;
  display: block; opacity: .8; transition: opacity .3s;
}
.nq-hero-main:hover .nq-hero-img { opacity: .88; }
.nq-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 55%, transparent 100%);
  color: #fff;
}
.nq-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 28px); font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25; margin: 8px 0 10px; color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.nq-hero-meta-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
}
.nq-meta-sep { opacity: .5; }

/* Side Cards (right of hero) */
.nq-hero-side-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.nq-side-card {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
  min-height: 85px;
}
.nq-side-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.1); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nq-side-card-thumb { width: 110px; flex-shrink: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.nq-side-img { width: 110px; height: 82px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.nq-ph { width: 100%; height: 82px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E293B, #0F172A); }
.nq-side-card-body {
  padding: 10px 10px 10px 4px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 4px; flex: 1; min-width: 0;
}
.nq-side-card-title {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35;
  color: #111827; overflow: hidden;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}
.nq-side-card-date { font-size: 11px; color: #64748B; }

/* Right Sidebar */
.nq-home-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.nq-sb-widget {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
}
.nq-sb-head {
  background: #0F172A; padding: 10px 14px;
}
.nq-sb-title {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em; margin: 0;
}
.nq-sb-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  transition: background .15s;
}
.nq-sb-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nq-sb-item:hover { background: #FAFBFC; }
.nq-sb-num {
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; color: #D90429;
  opacity: .3; min-width: 24px; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nq-sb-item-body { min-width: 0; }
.nq-sb-item-title {
  display: block; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35; color: #1E293B;
  overflow: hidden; display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}
.nq-sb-item-date { font-size: 10px; color: var(--muted); }

/* Ad slot */
.nq-sb-ad-slot {
  background: #F8FAFC; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; padding: 10px;
}
.nq-ad-lbl { font-size: 9px; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.nq-ad-ph {
  background: #F1F5F9; border: 1px dashed #CBD5E1;
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 11px; display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 5px;
  font-family: monospace;
}

/* ─── BADGES ─── */
.nq-badge {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em; white-space: nowrap;
  background: #D90429; color: #fff;
}
.nq-badge-light { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: #fff; }
.nq-badge-top {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px;
  background: #D90429; color: #fff;
}

/* ─── SECTION HEADERS ─── */
.nq-section { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.nq-section-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #D90429; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.nq-section-head h2 {
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #0F172A;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; margin: 0;
}
.nq-see-all-link {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #D90429; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: text-decoration .15s;
}
.nq-see-all-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ─── FEATURE CARDS GRID (3 col) ─── */
.nq-feature-section { padding-top: 4px; }
.nq-feature-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px;
}
.nq-feat-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.nq-feat-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.09); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.nq-feat-img-link { display: block; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.nq-feat-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .3s; }
.nq-feat-card:hover .nq-feat-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.nq-feat-body { padding: 14px 16px 16px; }
.nq-feat-body h3 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.nq-feat-body h3 a { color: #111827; transition: color .15s; }
.nq-feat-body h3 a:hover { color: #D90429; }
.nq-feat-body p { font-size: 12.5px; color: #64748B; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.nq-feat-meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ─── LATEST NEWS + TRENDING (2 col) ─── */
.nq-latest-trending-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr; gap: 32px;
}
.nq-latest-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.nq-lat-item {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9; transition: background .12s;
}
.nq-lat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nq-lat-item:hover { background: #FAFBFC; border-radius: 6px; padding-left: 4px; }
.nq-lat-thumb { flex-shrink: 0; width: 110px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; }
.nq-lat-img { width: 110px; height: 72px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.nq-lat-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.nq-lat-body h3 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 4px 0 6px; line-height: 1.35; color: #111827; }
.nq-lat-date { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); }

/* Trending */
.nq-trend-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.nq-trend-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  transition: background .12s;
}
.nq-trend-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nq-trend-item:hover { background: #FAFBFC; border-radius: 6px; padding-left: 4px; }
.nq-trend-num {
  font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; color: #E2E8F0;
  min-width: 36px; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color .15s;
}
.nq-trend-item:hover .nq-trend-num { color: #D90429; opacity: 1; }
.nq-trend-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.nq-trend-body h4 { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; margin: 4px 0 4px; line-height: 1.35; color: #111827; }
.nq-trend-date { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ─── CATEGORY 2-COL BLOCKS ─── */
.nq-cat-two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
.nq-cat-block {}
.nq-cat-lead-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow .2s;
}
.nq-cat-lead-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.1); }
.nq-cat-lead-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-fit: cover; display: block; border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0; }
.nq-cat-lead-body { padding: 12px 0; }
.nq-cat-lead-body h3 {
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 4px 0 6px;
  line-height: 1.35; color: #111827; transition: color .15s;
}
.nq-cat-lead-card:hover .nq-cat-lead-body h3 { color: #D90429; }
.nq-cat-date { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); }
.nq-cat-minis { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.nq-cat-mini {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  color: #1E293B; transition: color .15s;
}
.nq-cat-mini:hover { color: #D90429; }
.nq-cat-mini-img { width: 64px; height: 46px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 4px; flex-shrink: 0; display: block; }
.nq-cat-mini span { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; }

/* ─── 4-CARD MINI GRID ─── */
.nq-four-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 16px;
}
.nq-mini-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.nq-mini-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.08); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.nq-mini-img-link { display: block; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.nq-mini-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/10; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .3s; }
.nq-mini-card:hover .nq-mini-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.nq-mini-body { padding: 10px 12px 12px; }
.nq-mini-body h3 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin: 0 0 5px; }
.nq-mini-body h3 a { color: #111827; transition: color .15s; }
.nq-mini-body h3 a:hover { color: #D90429; }
.nq-mini-date { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ─── INTERACTIVE SECTION ─── */
.nq-interactive-section {}
.nq-interactive-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px;
}
.nq-ic-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  min-height: 200px;
}
.nq-ic-head {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em; color: #D90429;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9; padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.nq-ic-poll {}
.nq-ic-question { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: #1E293B; line-height: 1.4; }
.nq-poll-opt { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; padding: 4px 0; cursor: pointer; color: #374151; }
.nq-poll-btn {
  margin-top: 6px; background: #D90429; color: #fff;
  border: none; border-radius: 5px; padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; width: 100%;
  transition: background .15s;
}
.nq-poll-btn:hover { background: #B30020; }
.nq-ic-link { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #D90429; margin-top: auto; }
.nq-ic-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.nq-ic-empty { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }

.nq-ic-quote-card { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#FFF5F5,#fff); border-color: #FECACA; }
.nq-quote { border-left: 3px solid #D90429; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0; }
.nq-quote p { font-size: 13.5px; font-style: italic; color: #374151; line-height: 1.6; }
.nq-quote cite { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-style: normal; }

.nq-ic-shayari-card { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#F0F9FF,#fff); border-color: #BAE6FD; }
.nq-shayari p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #1E293B; font-weight: 500; }

/* ─── FOOTER V5 ─── */
.nq-market-bottom-bar {
  background: #0F172A; min-height: 46px; overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.nq-market-bottom-inner { position: relative; }
.nq-tv-bottom { min-height: 44px; }

.nq-footer-v5 {
  background: #0F172A; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.nq-footer-v5-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px; padding: 28px 0 24px;
}
.nq-footer-v5-logo {}
.nq-footer-logo-link { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nq-footer-logo-img { max-height: 40px; width: auto; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.nq-footer-v5-links { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 20px; }
.nq-footer-v5-links a { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); transition: color .15s; }
.nq-footer-v5-links a:hover { color: #fff; }
.nq-footer-v5-social { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.nq-fsoc {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  transition: all .15s;
}
.nq-fsoc svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.nq-fsoc:hover { background: #D90429; color: #fff; }
.nq-footer-v5-copy {
  background: #060F1C; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.nq-footer-v5-copy .nq-wrap {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; padding-top: 12px; padding-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 11.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}

/* ─── DARK MODE ─── */
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-header { background: #111827; border-color: #1F2937; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-logo-img { filter: brightness(.9); }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-header-search { background: #1F2937; border-color: #374151; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-header-search-input { color: #E2E8F0; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-btn-outline { color: #E2E8F0; border-color: #374151; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-btn-outline:hover { border-color: #D90429; color: #D90429; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-hamburger span { background: #E2E8F0; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-market-bar { background: #111827; border-color: #1F2937; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-side-card { background: #1F2937; border-color: #374151; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-side-card-title { color: #E2E8F0; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-sb-widget { background: #1F2937; border-color: #374151; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-feat-card { background: #1F2937; border-color: #374151; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-feat-body h3 a { color: #E2E8F0; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-mini-card { background: #1F2937; border-color: #374151; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-mini-body h3 a { color: #E2E8F0; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-ic-card { background: #1F2937; border-color: #374151; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-ic-question { color: #E2E8F0; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-lat-body h3 { color: #E2E8F0; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-trend-body h4 { color: #E2E8F0; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nq-wordmark .logo-newz { color: #E2E8F0; }

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nq-homepage-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px 210px; }
  .nq-four-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nq-homepage-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr 240px; }
  .nq-home-sidebar { display: none; }
  .nq-latest-trending-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-cat-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-feature-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .nq-interactive-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nq-topbar-date { display: none; }
  .nq-header-inner { height: 60px; }
  .nq-header-search { max-width: 240px; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .nq-homepage-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-hero-side-col { display: none; }
  .nq-hero-img { height: 280px; min-height: 280px; }
  .nq-hero-main { min-height: 280px; }
  .nq-feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-four-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nq-interactive-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nq-header-search { display: none; }
  .nq-btn-outline { display: none; }
  .nq-primary-nav { overflow-x: auto; }
  .nq-nav-lang-row { display: none; } /* hidden from nav bar on mobile */
  /* Language row becomes visible inside the open mobile drawer */
  .nq-nav-list.open + .nq-nav-lang-row,
  .nq-mobile-lang-row { display: flex !important; }
  .nq-topbar { display: none; }
  /* Mobile nav */
  .nq-nav-list {
    display: none; flex-direction: column; position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 280px;
    background: #0F172A; z-index: 700;
    overflow-y: auto; padding: 60px 0 20px; gap: 0;
  }
  .nq-nav-list.open { display: flex; }
  .nq-nav-item > a { padding: 12px 20px; font-size: 14px; }
  .nq-nav-dropdown {
    position: static; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border: none; box-shadow: none; border-radius: 0;
    border-top: none; margin: 0;
  }
  .nq-nav-item.has-sub.open .nq-nav-dropdown { display: block; }
  .nq-nav-dropdown li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); padding: 8px 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nq-four-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-wrap { padding: 0 14px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ARCHIVE & CATEGORY PAGES SYSTEM (Clean, Production-Ready)
   ============================================================ */
.nq-archive-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nq-archive-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}
.nq-archive-header {
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary);
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.nq-archive-title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}
.nq-archive-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.nq-archive-count {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Category Page Hero Card */
.nq-archive-hero-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  min-height: 340px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.nq-archive-hero-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.nq-archive-hero-card:hover .nq-archive-hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.nq-archive-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 65%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 30px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.nq-archive-hero-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  color: #FFF;
}
.nq-archive-hero-title a {
  color: #FFF !important;
}
.nq-archive-hero-excerpt {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.nq-archive-hero-meta {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* Archive Grid & Rows */
.nq-archive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .nq-archive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.nq-archive-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.nq-archive-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.nq-archive-card-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.nq-archive-card-body {
  padding: 14px;
}
.nq-archive-card-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.nq-archive-card-title a {
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Archive feed as list row */
.nq-archive-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.nq-archive-list-row {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 15px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.nq-archive-list-row:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .nq-archive-list-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .nq-archive-list-row .latest-item-thumb {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}
.nq-archive-row-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 4px;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.nq-archive-row-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.nq-archive-row-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.nq-archive-row-title a {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.nq-archive-row-excerpt {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nq-archive-row-meta {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Author Profile Card styling */
.nq-author-profile {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nq-author-profile {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
  }
}
.nq-author-avatar-img {
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--primary);
  display: block;
}
.nq-author-title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin: 4px 0 8px 0;
}
.nq-author-bio {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 700px;
}

/* Custom Page Layouts (Live TV, ePaper, NShorts) */
.nq-live-embed {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.nq-yt-embed-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nq-yt-embed-wrap iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}
.nq-live-badge {
  background: #D90429;
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nq-livetv-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 320px;
}
.nq-livetv-offline {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 480px;
  padding: 32px;
}
.nq-livetv-icon {
  font-size: 56px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.nq-social-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all .15s;
}
.nq-social-cta.yt { background: #FF0000; color: #FFF; }
.nq-social-cta.yt:hover { background: #E00000; }
.nq-social-cta.tg { background: #229ED9; color: #FFF; }
.nq-social-cta.tg:hover { background: #1B85B8; }
.nq-video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.nq-video-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.nq-video-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.nq-video-thumb-link {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
}
.nq-video-thumb-link img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.nq-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  color: #FFF;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: background .15s;
}
.nq-video-thumb-link:hover .nq-play-btn {
  background: #D90429;
}
.nq-video-body {
  padding: 10px 12px;
}
.nq-video-body h3 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.nq-video-body h3 a:hover {
  color: #D90429;
}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .nq-live-embed { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-video-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media(max-width:540px){
  .nq-video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ePaper Viewer */
.nq-epaper-viewer {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  background: var(--paper-dim-alt);
}
.nq-epaper-iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 80vh;
  min-height: 600px;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}
.nq-epaper-placeholder {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 24px;
  background: var(--paper-dim-alt);
  border: 2px dashed var(--rule);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.nq-epaper-placeholder h2 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 12px 0 8px;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.nq-epaper-placeholder p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* NShorts Page Layout */
.nq-nshorts-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A, #1E3A5F);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.nq-nshorts-hero-text h1 {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.nq-nshorts-hero-text p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.nq-nshorts-hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nq-phone-mockup {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 160px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 40px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.nq-nshorts-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.nq-nshorts-feature-card {
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 20px;
  transition: box-shadow .2s;
}
.nq-nshorts-feature-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.nq-nshorts-icon {
  font-size: 28px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.nq-nshorts-feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.nq-nshorts-feature-card p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .nq-nshorts-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nq-nshorts-hero-visual { display: none; }
  .nq-nshorts-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media(max-width:540px){
  .nq-nshorts-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   DARK MODE SELECTORS
   ============================================================ */
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-dark-btn {
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 5px;
  padding: 4px 7px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: all .15s;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-dark-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
html[data-theme="dark"] body {
  background: #0D1117;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-main-header {
  background: #111827;
  border-color: #1F2937;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-feature-card,
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-hero-side-card,
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-interactive-card,
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-sidebar-box {
  background: #1F2937;
  border-color: #374151;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-primary-nav {
  background: #060F1C;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nav-dropdown {
  background: #1F2937;
  border-color: #374151;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nav-dropdown li a {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-section-head h2,
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-section-head h3 {
  color: #F1F5F9;
}

/* ============================================================
   v7.0 HOMEPAGE LAYOUTS & SIDEBAR OVERHAUL
   ============================================================ */

/* Main layout grid config */
.nq-main-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .nq-main-layout-grid.sb-right {
    grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr;
  }
  .nq-main-layout-grid.sb-left {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2.2fr;
  }
  .nq-main-layout-grid.sb-left .nq-primary-content-col {
    grid-column: 2;
  }
  .nq-main-layout-grid.sb-left .nq-home-sidebar {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
  }
  .nq-main-layout-grid.sb-none {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Sidebar structure */
.nq-home-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* ─── NEWSPAPER PRO LAYOUT ─── */
.nq-np-hero-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nq-np-hero-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
  }
}

.nq-np-hero-main {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.nq-np-hero-main:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.nq-np-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper-dim);
}
.nq-np-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.nq-np-hero-main-body {
  padding: 20px;
}
.nq-np-hero-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.nq-np-hero-title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.nq-np-hero-excerpt {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.nq-np-meta {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

.nq-np-hero-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.nq-np-list-header {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--brand);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.nq-np-list-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: background .15s;
}
.nq-np-list-item:hover {
  background: var(--paper-dim);
}
.nq-np-list-thumb {
  width: 80px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--paper-dim);
}
.nq-np-list-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.nq-np-list-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.nq-np-list-body h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.nq-np-list-date {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

/* ─── DENSE GRID LAYOUT ─── */
.nq-grid-dense-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.nq-dense-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.nq-dense-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.nq-dense-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper-dim);
}
.nq-dense-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.nq-dense-body {
  padding: 12px;
}
.nq-dense-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.nq-dense-date {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

/* ─── INTERACTIVE WEATHER CARD WIDGET ─── */
.nq-weather-widget-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}
.nq-weather-loading {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.nq-spinner {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  border-left-color: var(--brand);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: nq-spin .8s linear infinite;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
@keyframes nq-spin { 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.nq-weather-display {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.nq-weather-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nq-weather-icon-large {
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.nq-weather-temp-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
}
.nq-weather-temp-val {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.nq-weather-unit {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand);
  margin-left: 2px;
}
.nq-weather-city-name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.nq-weather-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-top: 12px;
}
.nq-weather-det {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.nq-weather-det strong {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.nq-weather-aqi-label {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  max-width: fit-content;
}
.aqi-good { background: #DCFCE7; color: #166534; }
.aqi-moderate { background: #FEF9C3; color: #854D0E; }
.aqi-poor { background: #FFE4E6; color: #9F1239; }
.aqi-bad { background: #FEE2E2; color: #991B1B; }
.aqi-severe { background: #F3E8FF; color: #6B21A8; }

.nq-weather-search-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}
.nq-weather-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--paper-dim);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.nq-weather-search-btn {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nq-weather-search-btn:hover {
  background: #B90322;
}

/* ─── TRADINGVIEW SIDEBAR MARKETS ─── */
.nq-tv-sidebar-widget {
  min-height: 240px;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ─── SOCIAL COUNTERS WIDGET ─── */
.nq-social-counter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}
.nq-sc-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: opacity .15s;
}
.nq-sc-item:hover {
  opacity: .9;
}
.nq-sc-item.fb { background: #1877F2; }
.nq-sc-item.tw { background: #000000; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.nq-sc-item.yt { background: #FF0000; }
.nq-sc-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.nq-sc-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.nq-sc-count {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* ─── NEWSLETTER SIGNUP WIDGET ─── */
.nq-newsletter-widget-card {
  background: #0F172A;
  border: 1px solid #1E293B;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
  color: #fff;
}
.nq-newsletter-widget-card .nq-sb-title {
  color: #fff;
}
.nq-newsletter-widget-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.nq-newsletter-widget-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.nq-newsletter-widget-input {
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border: 1px solid #334155;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #1E293B;
  color: #fff;
}
.nq-newsletter-widget-btn {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px;
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
}
.nq-newsletter-widget-btn:hover {
  background: #B90322;
}

/* Dark mode theme variables alignment */
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-weather-widget-card {
  background: #1F2937;
  border-color: #374151;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-weather-search-input {
  border-color: #4B5563;
  background: #111827;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .aqi-good { background: #064E3B; color: #A7F3D0; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .aqi-moderate { background: #78350F; color: #FEF08A; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .aqi-poor { background: #881337; color: #FECDD3; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .aqi-bad { background: #7F1D1D; color: #FCA5A5; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .aqi-severe { background: #581C87; color: #E9D5FF; }


/* ============================================================
   V7.1 FIX PACK - Social Icons, Ticker, Category Tabs,
   Author Spotlight, Footer, Language Toggle, Market Bar
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Fix: ticker animation-duration removed from CSS (JS controls it) ── */
.nq-breaking-track {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: nq-breaking-scroll linear infinite;
  /* duration set by adjustTickerSpeed() JS - default fallback only */
  animation-duration: 120s;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ── Topbar Social Icons: Platform-branded hover colors ── */
.nq-top-social { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nq-tsoc {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transition: background .18s, color .18s, transform .15s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nq-tsoc:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.nq-tsoc-fb:hover { background: #1877F2; color: #fff; }
.nq-tsoc-x:hover  { background: #000; color: #fff; }
.nq-tsoc-ig:hover { background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%); color: #fff; }
.nq-tsoc-yt:hover { background: #FF0000; color: #fff; }
.nq-tsoc-li:hover { background: #0A66C2; color: #fff; }
.nq-tsoc-tg:hover { background: #26A5E4; color: #fff; }
.nq-tsoc-wa:hover { background: #25D366; color: #fff; }

/* ── Language toggle: always visible on mobile inside hamburger nav ── */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .nq-topbar { display: none; }
  /* Show lang buttons inside mobile nav as separate row */
  .nq-nav-lang-row {
    display: flex !important;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

/* ── Footer: 4-column layout ── */
.nq-footer-main {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 48px 0 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nq-footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nq-footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
}
.nq-footer-col-title {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  margin: 0 0 14px; padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.nq-footer-tagline {
  font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  margin: 10px 0 20px;
}
.nq-footer-v5-links {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.nq-footer-v5-links a {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  text-decoration: none; transition: color .15s;
}
.nq-footer-v5-links a:hover { color: #D90429; }

/* ── Footer: Large branded social icon grid ── */
.nq-footer-social-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 8px; margin-top: 6px;
}
.nq-fsoc-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px;
  color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transition: background .2s, transform .18s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.nq-fsoc-btn svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.nq-fsoc-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.nq-fsoc-fb { background: #1877F2; }
.nq-fsoc-x  { background: #14171A; }
.nq-fsoc-ig { background: linear-gradient(45deg,#f09433,#e6683c,#dc2743,#cc2366,#bc1888); }
.nq-fsoc-yt { background: #FF0000; }
.nq-fsoc-li { background: #0A66C2; }
.nq-fsoc-tg { background: #26A5E4; }
.nq-fsoc-wa { background: #25D366; }
.nq-fsoc-fb:hover { background: #0d6efd; }
.nq-fsoc-yt:hover { background: #cc0000; }
.nq-fsoc-li:hover { background: #004182; }

/* ── Footer authors widget ── */
.nq-footer-authors { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.nq-footer-author-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); text-decoration: none; transition: color .15s;
}
.nq-footer-author-row:hover { color: #fff; }
.nq-footer-author-avatar {
  border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nq-footer-author-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; }
.nq-footer-author-info strong { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
.nq-footer-author-info span  { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }

/* ── Footer market bottom bar ── */
.nq-market-bottom-bar {
  background: #0F172A; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  min-height: 80px; overflow: hidden;
}
.nq-market-bottom-inner { padding: 0; }
.nq-tv-bottom { width: 100%; }

/* ── Category Tabs Section ── */
.nq-cat-tabs-section { margin-top: 40px; }
.nq-cat-tabs-nav {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 24px; padding-bottom: 0;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-tabs-nav { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.nq-cat-tab {
  padding: 8px 18px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  color: #64748B; border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -2px; transition: color .15s, border-color .15s;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.nq-cat-tab:hover { color: #D90429; }
.nq-cat-tab.active { color: #D90429; border-bottom-color: #D90429; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-tab { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-tab.active,
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-tab:hover { color: #D90429; }

.nq-cat-panel-inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 24px; align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nq-cat-panel-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Lead card */
.nq-cat-tab-lead {
  display: block; text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
}
.nq-cat-tab-lead-img-wrap {
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9; background: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.nq-cat-tab-lead-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .35s;
}
.nq-cat-tab-lead:hover .nq-cat-tab-lead-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.nq-cat-tab-lead-title {
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 8px 0 6px; color: #0F172A;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-tab-lead-title { color: #F1F5F9; }
.nq-cat-tab-lead-exc { font-size: 13px; color: #64748B; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.nq-cat-tab-lead-date { font-size: 11px; color: #94A3B8; }

/* Sub list */
.nq-cat-tab-subs { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.nq-cat-tab-sub {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  transition: background .12s;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-tab-sub { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.nq-cat-tab-sub:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nq-cat-tab-sub-img {
  width: 80px; height: 60px; border-radius: 7px;
  object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #E2E8F0;
}
.nq-cat-tab-sub-body { flex: 1; }
.nq-cat-tab-sub-body h4 {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 5px 0 4px; color: #1E293B;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-tab-sub-body h4 { color: #E2E8F0; }
.nq-cat-tab-sub-date { font-size: 11px; color: #94A3B8; }
.nq-cat-tab-sub:hover .nq-cat-tab-sub-body h4 { color: #D90429; }

/* ── Author Spotlight / Editor's Choice ── */
.nq-author-spotlight { margin-top: 48px; }
.nq-author-spotlight-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nq-author-spotlight-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nq-author-spotlight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.nq-author-col {
  background: #F8FAFC; border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  transition: box-shadow .2s;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-author-col {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.nq-author-col:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08); }
.nq-author-header {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit; margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-author-header { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.nq-author-avatar {
  border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
  width: 56px; height: 56px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid #D90429;
}
.nq-author-header-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.nq-author-header-info strong { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: #0F172A; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-author-header-info strong { color: #F1F5F9; }
.nq-author-header-info span { font-size: 11px; color: #64748B; line-height: 1.4; }
.nq-author-posts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.nq-author-post-row {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-author-post-row { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.nq-author-post-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nq-author-post-title {
  flex: 1; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.45;
  color: #334155;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-author-post-title { color: #CBD5E1; }
.nq-author-post-row:hover .nq-author-post-title { color: #D90429; }
.nq-author-post-thumb {
  width: 50px; height: 38px; border-radius: 5px;
  object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Popular Categories Sidebar Widget ── */
.nq-pop-cats-widget { }
.nq-pop-cats-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.nq-pop-cat-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 9px 12px; border-radius: 7px;
  text-decoration: none; transition: background .15s, color .15s;
  background: #F8FAFC;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-pop-cat-row { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.nq-pop-cat-row:hover { background: #FEE2E2; color: #D90429; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-pop-cat-row:hover { background: rgba(217,4,41,.15); }
.nq-pop-cat-name { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: inherit; }
.nq-pop-cat-count {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  background: #D90429; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 20px;
}

/* ── Footer 4-col responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nq-footer-social-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
  .nq-fsoc-btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .nq-fsoc-btn svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
}

/* ── Market ticker dark mode ── */
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-market-bar { background: #0D0F14; border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-market-bottom-bar { background: #060F1C; }



/* ============================================================
   V7.2 FIX PACK – Fixes for:
   1. Empty featured card / placeholder boxes
   2. Broken large white semicircle in footer (SVG overflow)
   3. Interactive grid column count conflict (4 vs 3)
   4. Footer layout CSS conflict resolution
   5. Empty nq-ic-card boxes
   6. nq-ph placeholder sizing
   ============================================================ */

/* ── 1. Featured card image placeholder: prevent blank tall boxes ── */
.nq-feat-img-link {
  display: block; position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #E2E8F0;          /* visible fallback while image loads  */
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;         /* lock ratio so card never collapses  */
}
.nq-feat-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
/* Placeholder div when no image */
.nq-ph {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  min-height: 140px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E293B 0%, #334155 100%);
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
}

/* ── 2. Footer social icon overflow fix (the "giant semicircle" bug) ──
   SVGs inside .nq-fsoc-btn were rendering at browser-default sizes
   because the parent had no overflow:hidden, causing a massive white
   shape to bleed out from the footer column.                         */
.nq-fsoc-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;              /* ← CRITICAL: clip overflowing SVG   */
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background .2s, transform .18s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.nq-fsoc-btn svg {
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  max-width: 20px; max-height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}

/* Ensure the footer brand column doesn't overflow */
.nq-footer-col-brand {
  overflow: hidden;
  min-width: 0;
}
.nq-footer-social-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 42px);
  gap: 8px; margin-top: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── 3. Fix interactive grid: 4-col override → 3-col (only 3 cards exist) ── */
.nq-interactive-grid,
.nq-interactive-strip .nq-interactive-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nq-interactive-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .nq-interactive-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* ── 4. nq-ic-card: fix empty appearance ── */
.nq-ic-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  min-height: 200px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-ic-card {
  background: #1F2937;
  border-color: #374151;
}
.nq-ic-empty {
  font-size: 13px; color: #94A3B8;
  text-align: center; margin: auto 0;
}

/* ── 5. Footer 4-col layout: clean up duplicate CSS conflicts ── */
/* Override old single-row .nq-footer-v5-links to column layout */
.nq-footer-main .nq-footer-v5-links {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}
.nq-footer-main .nq-footer-v5-links a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .15s;
}
.nq-footer-main .nq-footer-v5-links a:hover { color: #D90429; }

/* ── 6. Footer main grid fix: brand col must not overflow  ── */
.nq-footer-main {
  align-items: start;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nq-footer-col {
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── 7. Feat-card: remove stale height conflicts ── */
.nq-feat-card { overflow: hidden; }
.nq-feat-body { padding: 14px 16px 16px; }

/* ── 8. Side cards: prevent empty thumb bleed ── */
.nq-side-card-thumb,
.nq-lat-thumb,
.nq-dense-img-wrap,
.nq-np-list-thumb {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nq-side-img, .nq-lat-img, .nq-dense-img, .nq-np-list-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ── 9. Mobile footer social icons: 5-col grid at small screen ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nq-footer-social-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 38px);
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .nq-fsoc-btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .nq-fsoc-btn svg { width: 16px !important; height: 16px !important; }
}

/* ── 9. Mobile footer social icons: 5-col grid at small screen ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nq-footer-social-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 38px);
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .nq-fsoc-btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .nq-fsoc-btn svg { width: 16px !important; height: 16px !important; }
}

/* ── Nav lang row: always visible on mobile inside open nav ── */
.nq-nav-list.open ~ .nq-nav-lang-row,
.nq-nav-list.open + .nq-nav-lang-row { display: flex; }

/* ============================================================
   V7.2 COMPLETION FIXES
   ============================================================ */

/* ── 10. Homepage hero: default layout uses 2-col (hero-main + side-col)
         The old 3-col grid caused the right column to collapse empty. ── */
.nq-homepage-hero {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px !important;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nq-homepage-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr 220px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 660px) {
  .nq-homepage-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .nq-hero-side-col { display: none !important; }
}

/* ── 11. Category 2-col block grid: was missing, caused blocks to stack ── */
.nq-cat-two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nq-cat-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
}

/* ── 12. Mini card image link: add background so empty link isn't blank ── */
.nq-mini-img-link {
  display: block; position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
}
.nq-mini-img {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform .3s;
}

/* ── 13. Side card thumb: fixed height so it never collapses ── */
.nq-side-card-thumb {
  width: 110px; min-width: 110px;
  height: 85px; flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden; background: #E2E8F0;
}
.nq-side-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
/* nq-ph inside side-card */
.nq-side-card-thumb .nq-ph {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  min-height: unset;
  position: static;
}

/* ── 14. nq-ph in feat-img-link: properly sized placeholder ── */
.nq-feat-img-link .nq-ph {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  min-height: 170px;
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
}

/* ── 15. Latest news thumb sizing ── */
.nq-lat-thumb {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 110px; min-width: 110px;
  height: 74px;
  overflow: hidden; background: #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.nq-lat-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
}

/* ── 16. Cat block: lead card image must fill its container ── */
.nq-cat-lead-card {
  display: block; text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  transition: box-shadow .2s;
  background: #fff;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-lead-card {
  background: #1F2937; border-color: #374151;
}

/* ── 17. Dark mode fixes ── */
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-two-col { color: #E2E8F0; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-mini span { color: #94A3B8; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-lat-item { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-lat-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }

/* ── 18. Four-grid section: ensure images scale properly in dark mode ── */
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-mini-card {
  background: #1F2937;
  border-color: #374151;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-mini-body h3 a { color: #E2E8F0; }

/* ── 19. Footer: ensure footer-v5 itself clips overflow (prevents any SVG bleed) ── */
.nq-footer-v5 { overflow: hidden; }
.nq-footer-main { overflow: visible; }   /* grid itself can overflow into columns */
.nq-footer-col   { overflow: hidden; min-width: 0; }
.nq-footer-col-brand { overflow: hidden; min-width: 0; }

/* ── 20. Fix: Interactive section cards always visible, never transparent ── */
.nq-ic-card {
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}


/* ============================================================
   V7.3 COMPREHENSIVE FIX — Overrides all previous conflicts
   Covers: ticker, social icons, dropdown, tagline, lang toggle,
   subscribe banner, popular categories, category tabs, footer,
   nshorts banner z-index, topbar clock, image cards
   ============================================================ */

/* ── TOPBAR: date + clock on one line ── */
.nq-topbar-clock {
  font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

/* ── SITE TAGLINE below logo ── */
.nq-site-tagline {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .03em;
  margin-top: 2px; white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 260px;
}
.nq-wordmark-wrap {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px;
}
.nq-logo-area {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; overflow: hidden; min-width: 0;
}

/* ── TICKER: use CSS var for speed, JS overrides via inline style ── */
.nq-breaking-track {
  animation-duration: 120s !important; /* safe fallback; JS replaces this */
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ── NAV DROPDOWN: desktop — show on both :hover AND .open class ── */
.nq-nav-item.has-sub:hover .nq-nav-dropdown,
.nq-nav-item.has-sub:focus-within .nq-nav-dropdown,
.nq-nav-item.has-sub.open .nq-nav-dropdown {
  display: block !important;
  animation: nqDropFade .15s ease;
}
@keyframes nqDropFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
/* Dropdown arrow rotation when open */
.nq-nav-item.has-sub.open .nq-nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nq-nav-arrow { display: inline-block; transition: transform .2s; }

/* ── LANGUAGE TOGGLE: visible always in topbar ── */
.nq-topbar-lang { display: flex !important; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nq-lang-chip {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  transition: all .15s; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
}
.nq-lang-chip.active { background: #D90429; color: #fff; border-color: #D90429; }
.nq-lang-chip:hover  { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }

/* ── POPULAR CATEGORIES SIDEBAR WIDGET ── */
.nq-pop-cats-widget { margin-top: 4px; }
.nq-pop-cats-list {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}
.nq-pop-cat-row {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  padding: 8px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 7px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  background: #F1F5F9 !important;
  transition: background .15s, color .15s !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-pop-cat-row {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important;
}
.nq-pop-cat-row:hover {
  background: #FEE2E2 !important;
  color: #D90429 !important;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-pop-cat-row:hover {
  background: rgba(217,4,41,.12) !important;
}
.nq-pop-cat-name {
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1E293B !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-pop-cat-name { color: #E2E8F0 !important; }
.nq-pop-cat-row:hover .nq-pop-cat-name { color: #D90429 !important; }
.nq-pop-cat-count {
  font-size: 11px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #fff !important; background: #D90429 !important;
  padding: 2px 8px !important; border-radius: 20px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* ── CATEGORY TABS ── */
.nq-cat-tabs-section { clear: both; }
.nq-cat-tabs-nav {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  margin: 0 0 20px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-tabs-nav { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important; }
.nq-cat-tab {
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  font-size: 13px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;
  background: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent !important;
  margin-bottom: -2px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  color: #64748B !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: .04em !important;
  transition: color .15s, border-color .15s !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}
.nq-cat-tab:hover { color: #D90429 !important; }
.nq-cat-tab.active {
  color: #D90429 !important;
  border-bottom-color: #D90429 !important;
  background: none !important;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-tab { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5) !important; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-tab.active,
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-cat-tab:hover { color: #D90429 !important; }

/* ── CATEGORY PANEL GRID ── */
.nq-cat-panel-inner {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nq-cat-panel-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}
.nq-cat-tab-lead-img-wrap {
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9; background: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;
}
.nq-cat-tab-lead-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform .35s;
}
.nq-cat-tab-lead:hover .nq-cat-tab-lead-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* ── NSHORTS BANNER: push above it so Subscribe button doesn't overlap ── */
.nshorts-install-banner {
  z-index: 8800 !important; /* lower than progress bar 9999 */
  bottom: 0 !important;
}
/* When banner is visible, ensure nothing overlaps it from above */
body.nq-banner-visible { padding-bottom: 60px; }

/* ── FOOTER: 4-col grid ── */
.nq-footer-main {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr !important;
  gap: 36px !important;
  padding: 44px 0 32px !important;
  align-items: start !important;
}
@media (max-width: 1060px) {
  .nq-footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 24px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nq-footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 20px !important; }
}

/* ── FOOTER LOGO ── */
.nq-footer-logo-img { max-height: 44px; width: auto; display: block; }
.nq-footer-tagline {
  font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); margin: 8px 0 18px;
}
.nq-footer-col-title {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  margin: 0 0 12px; padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

/* ── FOOTER NAV LINKS: column layout ── */
.nq-footer-col .nq-footer-v5-links {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 7px !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}
.nq-footer-col .nq-footer-v5-links a {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  text-decoration: none; transition: color .15s;
}
.nq-footer-col .nq-footer-v5-links a:hover { color: #D90429; }

/* ── FOOTER SOCIAL ICONS: 4+3 grid ── */
.nq-footer-social-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 40px) !important;
  gap: 8px !important; margin-top: 8px !important;
}
.nq-fsoc-btn {
  width: 40px !important; height: 40px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  display: flex !important; align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important; overflow: hidden !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  transition: transform .18s, box-shadow .18s !important;
}
.nq-fsoc-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) !important; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.35) !important; }
.nq-fsoc-btn svg { width: 18px !important; height: 18px !important; display: block !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; }

/* ── FOOTER AUTHORS ── */
.nq-footer-authors { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; gap: 10px !important; }
.nq-footer-author-row {
  display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 10px !important;
  text-decoration: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); transition: color .15s;
}
.nq-footer-author-row:hover { color: #fff; }
.nq-footer-author-avatar {
  width: 34px !important; height: 34px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important; object-fit: cover !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}
.nq-footer-author-info {
  display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; gap: 1px !important; min-width: 0;
}
.nq-footer-author-info strong { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; }
.nq-footer-author-info span { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }

/* ── TOPBAR: ensure full topbar always visible on ≥700px screens ── */
@media (min-width: 701px) {
  .nq-topbar { display: flex !important; }
  .nq-topbar-inner { height: 38px; }
}
/* Mobile: topbar hidden but nav-lang-row shows in hamburger menu */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .nq-topbar { display: none !important; }
  .nq-mobile-lang-row { display: none; } /* JS toggles this on hamburger open */
}

/* ── IMAGE CARDS: consistent sizing across all card types ── */
.nq-lat-thumb { width: 100px !important; min-width: 100px !important; height: 70px !important; }
.nq-lat-img   { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: cover !important; display: block !important; }
.nq-mini-img-link { display: block !important; overflow: hidden !important; background: #E2E8F0 !important; }
.nq-mini-img  { width: 100% !important; aspect-ratio: 16/10 !important; object-fit: cover !important; display: block !important; }
.nq-np-list-thumb { width: 90px !important; min-width: 90px !important; height: 65px !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; overflow: hidden !important; }
.nq-np-list-img { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: cover !important; display: block !important; }
.nq-side-card-thumb { width: 100px !important; height: 72px !important; min-width: 100px !important; overflow: hidden !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; }
.nq-side-img  { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: cover !important; display: block !important; }
.nq-cat-tab-sub-img { width: 78px !important; height: 58px !important; object-fit: cover !important; border-radius: 6px !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; }
.nq-ph { display: block !important; width: 100% !important; min-height: 70px !important; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1E293B,#334155) !important; }

/* ── AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: fix grid ── */
.nq-author-spotlight-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .nq-author-spotlight-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .nq-author-spotlight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}
.nq-author-col {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important; padding: 16px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important; min-width: 0 !important;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-author-col {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important;
}
.nq-author-header {
  display: flex !important; gap: 10px !important; align-items: center !important;
  text-decoration: none !important; color: inherit !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important; padding-bottom: 12px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-author-header { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important; }
.nq-author-avatar { border-radius: 50% !important; width: 52px !important; height: 52px !important; object-fit: cover !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; border: 2px solid #D90429 !important; }
.nq-author-header-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.nq-author-header-info strong { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #0F172A; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-author-header-info strong { color: #F1F5F9; }
.nq-author-header-info span { font-size: 11px; color: #64748B; }
.nq-author-posts { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; gap: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; }
.nq-author-post-row {
  display: flex !important; align-items: flex-start !important; gap: 8px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important; color: inherit !important;
  padding: 7px 0 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9 !important;
}
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-author-post-row { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.04) !important; }
.nq-author-post-row:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; }
.nq-author-post-title { flex: 1 !important; font-size: 12px !important; font-weight: 500 !important; line-height: 1.45 !important; color: #334155 !important; min-width: 0 !important; }
html[data-theme="dark"] .nq-author-post-title { color: #CBD5E1 !important; }
.nq-author-post-row:hover .nq-author-post-title { color: #D90429 !important; }
.nq-author-post-thumb { width: 46px !important; height: 36px !important; border-radius: 5px !important; object-fit: cover !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; }

/* ── MARKET BOTTOM BAR: smaller height ── */
.nq-market-bottom-bar { min-height: 50px !important; }
.nq-market-bottom-inner { min-height: 50px !important; }

/* ── NAV DROPDOWN Z-INDEX FIX ── */
.nq-nav-dropdown {
  z-index: 700 !important;
  min-width: 180px !important;
}

/* ── LIVE CLOCK JS update target ── */
#nq-live-clock { display: inline-block; }