/* ==========================================================================
   PUBLIC DIGITAL TV NEWS PORTAL & ARTICLE READER STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.public-portal {
  background: var(--bg-body);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Master Top Live TV Bar */
.live-tv-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #991B1B 0%, #D32F2F 50%, #7F1D1D 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.live-tv-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.on-air-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #B71C1C;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.on-air-pill .live-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #B71C1C;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseLive 1.2s infinite;
}

.watch-live-btn {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.watch-live-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #B71C1C;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* 2-Column Live Broadcast Studio Layout */
.live-tv-studio-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.live-tv-studio-layout.theater-mode {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.live-tv-stream-main {
  width: 100%;
}

.live-tv-chat-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Dynamic Responsive Video Screen Viewport */
.tv-screen-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: max-width 0.3s ease, aspect-ratio 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, border-radius 0.3s ease;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.tv-screen-viewport.ratio-16-9 {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.tv-screen-viewport.ratio-9-16 {
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  max-width: 440px;
  max-height: 75vh;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 25px rgba(196, 18, 26, 0.35);
  border: 2px solid #EF4444;
}

.tv-screen-viewport.ratio-4-3 {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.tv-screen-viewport.ratio-21-9 {
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.tv-screen-viewport.ratio-auto {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Screen Mode Toolbar */
.tv-screen-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #0B132B;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.tv-ratio-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tv-ratio-btn {
  background: #1E293B;
  border: 1px solid #334155;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.tv-ratio-btn:hover {
  background: #334155;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #64748B;
}

.tv-ratio-btn.active {
  background: var(--brand-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #EF4444;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.45);
}

/* 4 Video Playlist Section Under Main TV Screen */
.tv-playlist-section {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.tv-playlist-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.tv-playlist-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.tv-playlist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.tv-playlist-card {
  background: #0B132B;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.tv-playlist-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 15px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.25);
}

.tv-playlist-card.active {
  border-color: var(--brand-red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--brand-red), 0 8px 30px rgba(196, 18, 26, 0.45);
  background: #111A38;
}

.tv-playlist-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
}

.tv-playlist-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.tv-playlist-card:hover .tv-playlist-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.tv-playlist-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  background: rgba(196, 18, 26, 0.92);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tv-playlist-duration {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

.tv-playlist-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.tv-playlist-card:hover .tv-playlist-play-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.tv-playlist-play-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-red);
  color: #FFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.85);
}

.tv-playlist-body {
  padding: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.tv-playlist-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tv-playlist-meta {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.tv-playlist-playing-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: #34D399;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.12);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .tv-playlist-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tv-playlist-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Breaking News Ticker */
.breaking-ticker-bar {
  background: #111827;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--brand-red);
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  height: 44px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ticker-label {
  background: var(--brand-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ticker-label::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -10px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 44px 0 0 10px;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent var(--brand-red);
}

.ticker-content-track {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.ticker-marquee {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 35s linear infinite;
}

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

@keyframes marquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.ticker-item {
  color: #F8FAFC;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ticker-item:hover {
  color: #FF8A80;
}

.ticker-badge-mini {
  background: #DC2626;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 1px 5px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Public Portal Mega Header */
.public-header {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
}

.header-inner-row {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.header-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.header-brand-logo {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #C4121A;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: logoGlowPulse 2.8s infinite ease-in-out, logoFloat 5s infinite ease-in-out;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

/* Light Shimmer Sweep & Aura Animation */
.header-brand-logo::after,
.brand-logo-icon::after,
.brand-logo-img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  animation: logoSweep 3.5s infinite ease-in-out;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.header-brand-logo:hover,
.brand-logo-icon:hover,
.brand-logo-img-wrap:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px) rotate(1deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(196, 18, 26, 0.9), 0 0 20px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.9) !important;
}

.header-brand-logo img,
.brand-logo-icon img,
.brand-logo-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.header-brand:hover img,
.brand-logo-area:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.header-brand-title {
  font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Mukta', var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.68rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.header-brand-title span,
.brand-title span {
  font-family: 'Inter', var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700 0%, #FFF8DC 25%, #FACC15 50%, #F59E0B 75%, #FFD700 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: goldTextShine 3s linear infinite;
  display: inline-block;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.55));
}

.header-tagline {
  font-family: 'Mukta', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FDE047 0%, #FFA726 40%, #FF6B6B 80%, #FDE047 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: goldTextShine 4s linear infinite;
  letter-spacing: 0.7px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));
}


/* Keyframes for Logo Animations */
@keyframes logoGlowPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(196, 18, 26, 0.65), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.85), 0 0 18px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.85), 0 0 0 2px rgba(254, 240, 138, 1);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(196, 18, 26, 0.65), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  }
}

@keyframes logoFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-3px); }
}

@keyframes logoSweep {
  0% { left: -120%; }
  25%, 100% { left: 160%; }
}

@keyframes goldTextShine {
  to {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

/* 13 Uttarakhand Districts Navigation Bar */
.district-subnav-bar {
  background: #0B132B;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.district-nav-list {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.district-nav-link {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  display: inline-block;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.district-nav-link:hover, .district-nav-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom-color: var(--brand-red);
  background: rgba(211, 47, 47, 0.08);
}

/* Portal Main Container */
.portal-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 3rem;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Live TV Banner & E-Paper Responsive Showcase Grids */
.home-live-tv-banner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.home-epaper-showcase-grid {
  background: #0B132B;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.home-tv-playlist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .home-live-tv-banner-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .home-epaper-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .home-tv-playlist-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .home-live-tv-banner-grid .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}


/* Hero News Grid (Hero Top Story + Secondary Columns) */
.hero-news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.hero-main-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  min-height: 440px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-img-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-main-card:hover .hero-img-bg {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-gradient-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, rgba(11,19,43,0.92) 85%);
}

.hero-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.hero-tag-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.badge-breaking-hero {
  background: #DC2626;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.badge-district {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-gold);
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.hero-summary {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Secondary Hero Column Stories */
.hero-sub-stories {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sub-story-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.sub-story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #3B82F6;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.sub-story-thumb {
  width: 120px;
  height: 80px;
  aspect-ratio: 1080 / 720;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sub-story-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sub-story-title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Video & 9:16 Reels Section */
.video-section-wrap {
  background: #080D1A;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  margin: 2.5rem -1.5rem;
}

.video-section-inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section-title-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-red);
  padding-left: 0.85rem;
}

.section-heading-text {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.reels-grid-scroll {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.reel-card {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 9/16;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

.reel-card:hover .reel-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.reel-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.reel-play-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(211, 47, 47, 0.9);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.reel-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Category Grid & District Stories */
.stories-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.story-grid-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.story-grid-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #3B82F6;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.story-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1080 / 720; /* Standard 1080x720 3:2 Ratio */
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1080 / 720;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.story-card-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.story-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.story-card-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* Public Article Detail View */
.article-reading-container {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.article-header-area {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.article-tag-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-headline-main {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-subheadline-deck {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-red);
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.article-byline-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.reporter-byline-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.reporter-avatar-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-red);
}

.reporter-name-text {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.reporter-title-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.article-featured-media {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.article-featured-media img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1080 / 720; /* Standard 1080x720 Ratio */
  max-height: 540px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.media-caption-bar {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Correction / Updated Note Banner */
.article-correction-banner {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-gold);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #FEF3C7;
}

/* Article Body Typography */
.article-body-stream {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.article-body-stream p {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.article-body-stream h2 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.article-body-stream blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-gold);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.06);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FEF3C7;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MULTI-DEVICE RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (Mobile, Tablet, Desktop, 4K)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .portal-container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
    margin: 1.25rem auto 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .hero-main-card {
    min-height: 380px;
  }
  .hero-card-content {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }
  .story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .live-tv-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .live-tv-studio-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .live-tv-chat-sidebar {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .public-header {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .header-inner-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .header-brand {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .header-brand-logo {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .header-brand-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .header-tagline {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
  .header-inner-row > div:last-child {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .header-inner-row > div:last-child .btn {
    flex: 1;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .live-tv-banner {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
  .breaking-ticker-bar {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 38px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }
  .ticker-label {
    padding: 0 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .ticker-item {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .stories-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .reels-grid-scroll {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .article-reading-container {
    padding: 0 0.85rem;
    margin: 1rem auto;
  }
  .article-headline-main {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .article-subheadline-deck {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding-left: 0.65rem;
  }
  .article-body-stream {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .sub-story-card {
    padding: 0.65rem;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .sub-story-thumb {
    width: 90px;
    height: 60px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .district-subnav-bar,
  .category-nav-bar {
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
  }
  .district-subnav-bar::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .category-nav-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .district-nav-link,
  .category-nav-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .portal-container {
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
    margin: 1rem auto 2rem;
  }
  .hero-main-card {
    min-height: 280px;
    height: auto;
  }
  .hero-card-content {
    padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .hero-summary {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
  }
  .hero-meta-row {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .article-headline-main {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .article-byline-card {
    padding: 0.65rem 0;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .article-body-stream iframe,
  .article-body-stream video,
  .article-body-stream img {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }
  .epaper-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .live-tv-player-box {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  }
}

/* Touch Device Optimizations & Ultra-Wide Screen Scaling */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  button, .btn, a, .district-nav-link, .category-nav-link {
    min-height: 42px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1600px) {
  .portal-container,
  .header-inner-row,
  .district-nav-list,
  .category-nav-list {
    max-width: 1540px;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }
  .hero-main-card {
    min-height: 480px;
  }
}