/**
 * HBN Media — Component Stylesheet
 *
 * All UI components: header, nav, cards, sections, footer.
 * Loaded after main.css and tokens.css.
 */

/* =========================================================
   UTILITY BAR
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-utility-bar {
  background-color: var(--hbn-dark);
  color: var(--hbn-slate-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1e293b;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.hbn-utility-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding-top: 6px;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.hbn-utility-bar__left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hbn-utility-bar__divider {
  color: #334155;
}

.hbn-utility-bar__location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.hbn-utility-bar__location svg {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-utility-bar__right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.hbn-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2-5);
}

.hbn-social-links__label {
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hbn-social-link {
  color: #64748B;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hbn-social-link:hover {
  color: white;
}

.hbn-social-link--yt { color: #EF4444; }
.hbn-social-link--yt:hover { color: #DC2626; }
.hbn-social-link--ig { color: #F472B6; }
.hbn-social-link--ig:hover { color: #EC4899; }

.hbn-utility-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.hbn-utility-links a {
  color: var(--hbn-slate-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-utility-links a:hover {
  color: white;
}

/* =========================================================
   BRAND HEADER
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-brand-header {
  background: white;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--hbn-red);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.hbn-brand-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* Logo */
.hbn-logo-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.custom-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 0;
}

.custom-logo,
.hbn-logo img,
.hbn-brand-header .custom-logo {
  max-height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 280px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.custom-logo-link:hover .custom-logo,
.hbn-logo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .custom-logo,
  .hbn-logo img,
  .hbn-brand-header .custom-logo {
    max-height: 40px;
    max-width: 190px;
  }
}

.hbn-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hbn-logo__badge {
  width: 56px;
  height: 44px;
  background-color: var(--hbn-red);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-logo:hover .hbn-logo__badge {
  background-color: var(--hbn-red-hover);
}

.hbn-logo__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hbn-logo__name {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.hbn-logo__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

/* Search */
.hbn-search {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 var(--space-6);
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hbn-search {
    display: block;
  }
}

.hbn-search__form {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.hbn-search__input {
  width: 100%;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  background: #F9FAFB;
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-10) var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-search__input::placeholder {
  color: var(--hbn-text-faint);
}

.hbn-search__input:focus {
  border-color: var(--hbn-red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.12);
}

.hbn-search__btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 4px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-search__btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--hbn-red);
}

/* Header actions */
.hbn-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.hbn-live-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1-5);
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: var(--space-1-5) var(--space-3-5, 0.875rem);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-live-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--hbn-red-hover);
}

.hbn-live-btn__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: hbn-pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes hbn-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.hbn-header-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--hbn-border-dark);
  padding-left: var(--space-3);
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hbn-header-tagline {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* Mobile search toggle */
.hbn-mobile-search-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  padding: var(--space-2);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hbn-mobile-search-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   PRIMARY NAVIGATION
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-primary-nav {
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B91C1C 0%, #E11D48 50%, #B91C1C 100%);
  border-bottom: 2px solid #991B1B;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.25);
}

.hbn-sticky-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-sticky);
}

.hbn-primary-nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  min-width: 0;
}

.hbn-nav-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding-top: var(--space-1-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-1-5);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.hbn-nav-items.no-scrollbar {
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.hbn-nav-items.no-scrollbar::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.hbn-hamburger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hbn-hamburger:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hbn-hamburger {
    display: none;
  }
}

.hbn-nav-link {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-1-5) var(--space-3);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.hbn-nav-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.hbn-nav-link.active,
.hbn-nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border-bottom-color: #FEF08A;
}

.hbn-tip-link {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1-5);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-left: var(--space-4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-tip-link:hover {
  color: #B91C1C;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hbn-tip-link {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE NAV OVERLAY
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  z-index: var(--z-overlay);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.hbn-mobile-nav-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hbn-mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 310px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  background: white;
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 4px 0 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.hbn-mobile-nav-overlay.open .hbn-mobile-nav {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.hbn-mobile-nav__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #991B1B;
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #991B1B 0%, #DC2626 100%);
  color: white;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hbn-mobile-nav__header .custom-logo {
  max-height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.hbn-mobile-nav__header .custom-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hbn-mobile-nav__close {
  color: white;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-mobile-nav__close:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hbn-mobile-nav__items {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
}

.hbn-mobile-nav__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--hbn-text-secondary);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-mobile-nav__link:hover,
.hbn-mobile-nav__link.active {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  border-left-color: var(--hbn-red);
  background: var(--hbn-red-light);
}

/* =========================================================
   BREAKING NEWS TICKER
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-breaking-ticker {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}

.hbn-breaking-ticker__inner {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-1-5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.hbn-breaking-ticker__badge {
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1-5);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: hbn-pulse-badge 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes hbn-pulse-badge {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.45); }
  60% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(227, 27, 35, 0); }
}

.hbn-breaking-ticker__icon {
  animation: hbn-bounce 1s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes hbn-bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-2px); }
}

.hbn-breaking-ticker__track {
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0 var(--space-3);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.hbn-breaking-ticker__content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--hbn-text-secondary);
  animation: hbn-ticker-scroll 115s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
}

/* Pause on hover for accessibility */
.hbn-breaking-ticker__track:hover .hbn-breaking-ticker__content {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes hbn-ticker-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.hbn-breaking-ticker__item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hbn-breaking-ticker__item:hover {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-breaking-ticker__sep {
  margin: 0 var(--space-3);
  color: var(--hbn-border-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-breaking-ticker__controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding-left: var(--space-2);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-ticker-btn {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-ticker-btn:hover {
  background: #F3F4F6;
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO EDITORIAL GRID
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-hero-grid {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.hbn-hero-grid__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hbn-hero-grid__layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.6fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-5);
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}

/* Main hero slider & slides */
.hbn-hero-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hbn-hero-slider-track {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hbn-hero-main,
.hbn-hero-slide {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.hbn-hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform: translateX(12px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hbn-hero-slide.active {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(0);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hbn-hero-main:hover,
.hbn-hero-slide:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hbn-hero-main__image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0B0F19;
  display: block;
}

.hbn-hero-main__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  animation: hbn-ken-burns 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change: transform;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hbn-hero-main__image {
    animation: none !important;
    will-change: auto;
  }
}

@keyframes hbn-ken-burns {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: scale(1.045); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

.hbn-hero-main:hover .hbn-hero-main__image {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.hbn-hero-main__live-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  z-index: 3;
}

.hbn-hero-main__live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EF4444;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7);
  animation: hbn-live-beacon 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes hbn-live-beacon {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
}

.hbn-hero-main__body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex: 1;
}

.hbn-hero-main__top-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hbn-hero-main__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-2-5);
}

.hbn-hero-main__title-link {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-hero-main__title-link:hover {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-hero-main__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
}

.hbn-hero-main__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hbn-hero-main__meta-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hbn-hero-main__author {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
}

.hbn-hero-main__meta-sep {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.hbn-hero-main__read-more {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hbn-hero-main__read-more:hover {
  color: var(--hbn-red-hover);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Slider navigation controls */
.hbn-slider-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.hbn-slider-btn {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #475569;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.hbn-slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: white;
}

.hbn-slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.hbn-slider-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hbn-slider-dot.active {
  width: 26px;
  background: var(--hbn-red);
}

/* Secondary story cards */
.hbn-secondary-stories {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3-5);
}

.hbn-secondary-card {
  background: white;
  padding: var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hbn-secondary-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: #E2E8F0;
}

.hbn-secondary-card__image {
  height: 112px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: #F3F4F6;
}

.hbn-secondary-card__image img,
.hbn-secondary-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.hbn-secondary-card:hover .hbn-secondary-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hbn-secondary-card__cat {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-secondary-card__cat--weather { color: var(--hbn-amber); }
.hbn-secondary-card__cat--infra   { color: var(--hbn-blue); }

.hbn-secondary-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-secondary-card:hover .hbn-secondary-card__title {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-secondary-card__time {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--hbn-text-faint);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

/* Editorial banner (right column) */
/* Hero Right Ad Column & Fallback Brand Card */
.hbn-hero-right-col {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: stretch !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 620px !important;
}

.hbn-ad-container--hero-right {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 620px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
}

.hbn-hero-right-col .hbn-ad-slot--rectangle,
#hbn-ad-hero-right {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 320px !important;
  min-height: 620px !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  background: white !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  padding: 16px 10px !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-border) !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.hbn-hero-right-col .hbn-ad-slot--rectangle iframe,
.hbn-hero-right-col .hbn-ad-slot--rectangle ins.adsbygoogle,
.hbn-hero-right-col .hbn-ad-slot--rectangle img {
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

.hbn-ad-placeholder--hero-right,
.hbn-hero-right-col .hbn-ad-placeholder {
  width: 100% !important;
  min-height: 620px !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.hbn-hero-brand-card {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 620px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1E293B 0%, #0F172A 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card) !important;
  color: white !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.hbn-hero-brand-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: center;
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: white;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

.hbn-hero-brand-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0;
}

.hbn-hero-brand-card__footer {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
}

/* =========================================================
   DISTRICT QUICK ACCESS BAR
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-district-bar {
  display: none !important;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.hbn-district-bar__inner {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.hbn-district-chips {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  min-width: max-content;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hbn-district-chips {
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

.hbn-district-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.hbn-district-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--hbn-red);
  background: #FEF2F2;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.12);
}

.hbn-district-chip__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #64748B;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hbn-district-chip__icon svg {
  display: block;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.hbn-district-chip:hover .hbn-district-chip__icon {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.hbn-district-chip__name {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  margin-top: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hbn-district-chip:hover .hbn-district-chip__name {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-district-chip:hover .hbn-district-chip__name {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-district-bar__all {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background: #F3F4F6;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hbn-text-secondary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hbn-district-bar__all:hover {
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: white;
}

/* =========================================================
   SECTION HEADER (reusable)
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F3F4F6;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.hbn-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.hbn-section-title__dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-section-link {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-section-link:hover {
  opacity: 0.75;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* =========================================================
   MULTI-COLUMN CONTENT GRID
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-content-grid {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.hbn-content-grid__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hbn-content-grid__layout {
    grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
    align-items: start;
  }
}

.hbn-content-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

/* =========================================================
   LATEST NEWS SECTION
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-latest-news {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.hbn-news-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Compact horizontal card */
.hbn-compact-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F3F4F6;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.hbn-compact-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hbn-compact-card:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.hbn-compact-card__image {
  width: 80px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F3F4F6;
}

.hbn-compact-card__image img,
.hbn-compact-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hbn-compact-card:hover .hbn-compact-card__image img,
.hbn-compact-card:hover .hbn-compact-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.hbn-placeholder-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E293B 0%, #0F172A 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: inherit;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hbn-placeholder-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
}

.hbn-compact-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-compact-card:hover .hbn-compact-card__title {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-compact-card__time {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--hbn-text-faint);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

/* =========================================================
   TRENDING NOW SECTION
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-trending {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.hbn-trending-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.hbn-trending-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F3F4F6;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hbn-trending-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

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

.hbn-trending-item__rank {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.hbn-trending-item:hover .hbn-trending-item__rank {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background: var(--hbn-red-dark);
}

.hbn-trending-item__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-trending-item:hover .hbn-trending-item__title {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-trending-item__views {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--hbn-text-faint);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

/* =========================================================
   HBN SHORTS SECTION
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-shorts-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.hbn-shorts {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.hbn-shorts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.hbn-short-card {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 9/16;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111827;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hbn-short-card__thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.hbn-short-card:hover .hbn-short-card__thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hbn-short-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.hbn-short-card__play {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.9);
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-short-card:hover .hbn-short-card__play {
  background: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-short-card__play svg {
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.hbn-short-card__body {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-1-5);
  left: var(--space-1-5);
  right: var(--space-1-5);
  color: white;
}

.hbn-short-card__views {
  font-size: 9px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  padding: 2px var(--space-1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-block;
  color: #E5E7EB;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

.hbn-short-card__title {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 2px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
}

/* Advertise box */
.hbn-advertise-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--hbn-dark) 0%, var(--hbn-slate) 50%, var(--hbn-dark) 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-slate-mid);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hbn-advertise-box__bg {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px;
  right: -16px;
  opacity: 0.15;
  pointer-events: none;
  color: white;
}

.hbn-advertise-box__title {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.3;
  position: relative;
}

.hbn-advertise-box__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--hbn-slate-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  position: relative;
}

.hbn-advertise-box__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(225,29,72,0.3);
  position: relative;
}

.hbn-advertise-box__btn:hover {
  background: var(--hbn-red-hover);
}

/* =========================================================
   EDITORIAL FEATURE ROWS (In Focus, Explainers, People)
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-editorial-features {
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.hbn-editorial-features__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hbn-editorial-features__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hbn-editorial-features__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.hbn-editorial-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-editorial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.hbn-editorial-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F3F4F6;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.hbn-editorial-card__cat {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-editorial-card__link {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-editorial-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-editorial-card__image {
  height: 144px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  background: #F3F4F6;
}

.hbn-editorial-card__image img,
.hbn-editorial-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.hbn-editorial-card:hover .hbn-editorial-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hbn-editorial-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

.hbn-editorial-card__desc {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

/* =========================================================
   AD SLOTS & ADMIN PLACEHOLDERS
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-ad-container {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.hbn-ad-container--header {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hbn-ad-container--infeed_1,
.hbn-ad-container--infeed_2 {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hbn-ad-container--article {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.hbn-ad-container--footer {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hbn-ad-slot {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 100%;
  clear: both;
}

.hbn-ad-slot img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hbn-ad-slot ins.adsbygoogle {
  display: block !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.hbn-ad-slot iframe {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Standardized Desktop Ad Slot Maximum Bounds & Natural Min-Heights */
.hbn-ad-slot--header {
  max-width: 970px;
  min-height: 90px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.hbn-ad-slot--footer {
  max-width: 970px;
  min-height: 90px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.hbn-ad-slot--article {
  max-width: 820px;
  min-height: 90px;
  margin: 20px auto;
}

.hbn-ad-slot--infeed_1,
.hbn-ad-slot--infeed_2 {
  max-width: 970px;
  min-height: 90px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hbn-ad-container--header,
  .hbn-ad-container--infeed_1,
  .hbn-ad-container--infeed_2,
  .hbn-ad-container--footer,
  .hbn-infeed-ad-wrap {
    max-width: 1000px !important;
    margin: 22px auto !important;
  }
  .hbn-ad-slot--infeed_1 img,
  .hbn-ad-slot--infeed_2 img,
  .hbn-ad-slot--header img,
  .hbn-ad-slot--footer img,
  .hbn-ad-slot--article img {
    max-width: 970px !important;
    max-height: 250px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }
  .hbn-ad-slot--infeed_1 ins,
  .hbn-ad-slot--infeed_2 ins,
  .hbn-ad-slot--header ins,
  .hbn-ad-slot--footer ins {
    max-width: 970px !important;
    max-height: 250px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }
}

.hbn-ad-slot--rectangle,
.hbn-ad-slot--sidebar {
  max-width: 336px;
  min-height: 250px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.hbn-ad-slot--sidebar-sticky {
  max-width: 336px;
  min-height: 250px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.hbn-ad-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Admin / Customizer Ad Slot Placeholder (Shown when no ad is configured) */
.hbn-ad-placeholder {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px dashed #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  max-width: 728px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-ad-placeholder:hover {
  border-color: #94A3B8;
  background: #F1F5F9;
}

.hbn-ad-placeholder--sidebar {
  max-width: 300px;
  padding: 14px 10px;
}

.hbn-ad-placeholder__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hbn-ad-placeholder__icon {
  font-size: 14px;
}

.hbn-ad-placeholder__title {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hbn-ad-placeholder__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #0284C7;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.hbn-ad-placeholder__desc {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #64748B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.hbn-ad-placeholder__admin-tag {
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hbn-ad-placeholder__action a {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hbn-ad-placeholder__action a:hover {
  color: #991B1B;
}

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-footer {
  background: var(--hbn-dark);
  color: var(--hbn-slate-muted);
  padding-top: var(--space-10);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hbn-slate);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.hbn-footer__top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hbn-slate);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hbn-footer__top {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

.hbn-footer__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.hbn-footer__logo-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.hbn-footer__brand-name {
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.hbn-footer__brand-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--hbn-slate-dim);
  margin-top: var(--space-0-5);
}

.hbn-footer__nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hbn-footer__nav a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-footer__nav a:hover {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-footer__social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.hbn-footer__social-link {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--hbn-slate);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-footer__social-link:hover { background: #2563EB; color: white; }
.hbn-footer__social-link--x:hover { background: black; }
.hbn-footer__social-link--yt:hover { background: #DC2626; }
.hbn-footer__social-link--ig:hover { background: #EC4899; }

.hbn-footer__bottom {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--hbn-slate-dim);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hbn-footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   SINGLE ARTICLE PAGE
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-article-header {
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.hbn-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hbn-breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-breadcrumb__sep {
  color: var(--hbn-text-faint);
}

.hbn-article-cat {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  display: block;
}

.hbn-article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.hbn-article-summary {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
}

.hbn-article-meta__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--hbn-text-secondary);
}

.hbn-article-meta__avatar {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--hbn-red-light);
}

/* Admin-Only View Counter Badge */
/* Admin-Only View & Share Counter Badge */
.hbn-admin-views-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px dashed #94A3B8;
  color: #334155;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: help;
  user-select: none;
}

.hbn-admin-views-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.hbn-admin-views-item svg {
  color: #0284C7;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-admin-views-item--shares svg {
  color: #22C55E !important;
}

.hbn-admin-views-sep {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.hbn-admin-views-badge strong {
  color: #0F172A;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hbn-admin-views-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 1px 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.hbn-admin-views-tag svg {
  color: #64748B;
}

.hbn-article-share {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-left: auto;
}

.hbn-article-share__label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--hbn-text-faint);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

.hbn-share-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #F3F4F6;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hbn-share-btn:hover {
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: white;
}

/* Article featured image (Standard WordPress Behavior) */
.hbn-article-image-wrap,
.post-thumbnail {
  position: relative;
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
}

.hbn-article-image,
.wp-post-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  object-fit: contain; /* Full uncropped picture */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.hbn-article-caption,
.wp-caption-text {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* =========================================================
   HINDI TEXT-TO-SPEECH AUDIO PLAYER ("खबर सुनें")
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-audio-player {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 1.25rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--hbn-red);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.hbn-audio-player.playing {
  background: #FFF1F4;
  border-color: #FECDD3;
  border-left-color: var(--hbn-red);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.08);
}

.hbn-audio-player__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hbn-audio-play-btn {
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-audio-play-btn:hover {
  background: var(--hbn-red-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hbn-audio-play-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Soundbars Equalizer */
.hbn-audio-equalizer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 3px;
  height: 16px;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.hbn-wave-bar {
  width: 3px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: height 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.hbn-audio-player.playing .hbn-wave-bar {
  background: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-audio-player.playing .hbn-wave-bar:nth-child(1) { animation: hbn-wave 0.8s infinite 0.1s alternate ease-in-out; }
.hbn-audio-player.playing .hbn-wave-bar:nth-child(2) { animation: hbn-wave 0.8s infinite 0.3s alternate ease-in-out; }
.hbn-audio-player.playing .hbn-wave-bar:nth-child(3) { animation: hbn-wave 0.8s infinite 0.15s alternate ease-in-out; }
.hbn-audio-player.playing .hbn-wave-bar:nth-child(4) { animation: hbn-wave 0.8s infinite 0.4s alternate ease-in-out; }
.hbn-audio-player.playing .hbn-wave-bar:nth-child(5) { animation: hbn-wave 0.8s infinite 0.25s alternate ease-in-out; }

@keyframes hbn-wave {
  0%   { height: 4px; }
  50%  { height: 16px; }
  100% { height: 6px; }
}

.hbn-audio-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  flex: 1;
}

.hbn-audio-time {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
}

.hbn-audio-badge {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.hbn-audio-player.playing .hbn-audio-badge {
  background: #FEE2E2;
  color: #DC2626;
}

.hbn-audio-speed-btn {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-audio-speed-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--hbn-red);
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-audio-stop-btn {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #64748B;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.hbn-audio-stop-btn:hover {
  background: #FEE2E2;
  color: #DC2626;
  border-color: #FCA5A5;
}

/* =========================================================
   KEY HIGHLIGHTS ("खबर सार / मुख्य बिंदु")
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-highlights-box {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 2rem;
  background: #FFF8F8;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFDFD 0%, #FFF5F5 100%);
  border: 1px solid #FECDD3;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--hbn-red);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.05);
}

.hbn-highlights-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.12);
}

.hbn-highlights-badge {
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-highlights-title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hbn-highlights-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hbn-highlights-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #334155;
}

.hbn-highlights-num {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FEE2E2;
  color: #DC2626;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
  border: 1px solid #FECDD3;
}

.hbn-highlights-text {
  flex: 1;
}

/* Article body & Editorial Typography */
.hbn-article-body {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hbn-article-content {
  font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 2.1;
  color: #2D3748;
  letter-spacing: 0.012em;
}

.hbn-article-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
  line-height: 2.1;
  color: #334155;
}

.hbn-article-content > p:first-of-type {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 2.15;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.hbn-article-content strong,
.hbn-article-content b {
  color: #0F172A;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hbn-article-content h2 {
  font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', var(--font-hindi), sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  padding-left: 14px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--hbn-red);
  line-height: 1.45;
  background: transparent;
}

.hbn-article-content h3 {
  font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', var(--font-hindi), sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  padding-left: 12px;
  border-left: 3px solid #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.hbn-article-content a {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.hbn-article-content a:hover {
  color: var(--hbn-red-dark);
}

.hbn-article-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--hbn-red);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  background: #FFF5F5;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  margin: 2.25rem 0;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 2.05;
  color: #1E293B;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(227, 27, 35, 0.08);
}

.hbn-article-content blockquote p {
  font-style: normal;
  color: #334155;
  margin: 0;
}

.hbn-article-content ul,
.hbn-article-content ol {
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hbn-article-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 2;
  color: #334155;
}

.hbn-article-content hr {
  border: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #E2E8F0, transparent);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   CATEGORY / ARCHIVE PAGE
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-archive-header {
  background: white;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  padding: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-6);
}

.hbn-archive-header__label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.hbn-archive-header__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.hbn-archive-header__count {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.hbn-archive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hbn-archive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hbn-archive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Standard news card (for archives) */
.hbn-news-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-news-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.hbn-news-card__image-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F3F4F6;
}

.hbn-news-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.hbn-news-card:hover .hbn-news-card__image {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hbn-news-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hbn-news-card__cat {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1-5);
}

.hbn-news-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-news-card:hover .hbn-news-card__title {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-news-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--hbn-text-faint);
}

/* =========================================================
   SEARCH PAGE
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-search-header {
  background: white;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.hbn-search-title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.hbn-search-count {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.hbn-search-query {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hbn-search-no-results {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-4);
}

.hbn-search-no-results__title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-2);
}

.hbn-search-no-results__desc {
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

/* =========================================================
   404 PAGE
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-404 {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-4);
}

.hbn-404__code {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.hbn-404__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.hbn-404__desc {
  color: var(--hbn-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.hbn-404__back {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: white;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-404__back:hover {
  background: var(--hbn-red-hover);
}

/* =========================================================
   PAGINATION
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

/* =========================================================
   READING TIME BADGE
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-reading-time {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--hbn-text-faint);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

/* =========================================================
   RELATED ARTICLES
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-related {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.hbn-related__title {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hbn-text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.hbn-related__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hbn-related__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hbn-related__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES
   ========================================================= */

/* Tablet */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
  .hbn-hero-grid__layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .hbn-secondary-stories {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hbn-hero-right-col {
    min-height: 250px !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .hbn-ad-container--hero-right,
  #hbn-ad-hero-right,
  .hbn-ad-placeholder--hero-right,
  .hbn-hero-brand-card {
    min-height: 250px !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hbn-utility-bar__right {
    display: none;
  }

  .hbn-logo__name {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }

  .hbn-district-chips {
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }

  .hbn-district-chip {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
  }

  .hbn-shorts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .hbn-footer__top {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hbn-article-title {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }

  .hbn-article-summary {
    font-size: var(--text-md);
  }

  .hbn-article-meta {
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }

  .hbn-article-share {
    margin-left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

/* Mobile nav utility */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hbn-hamburger {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HARYANA REGIONAL NEWS GRID (4-col)
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-regional-news {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.hbn-news-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hbn-news-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hbn-news-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   SPECIAL REPORTS & CRIME SPOTLIGHT (Dual Column)
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-spotlight-section {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.hbn-spotlight-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hbn-spotlight-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
  }
}

.hbn-spotlight-main {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.hbn-spotlight-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hbn-spotlight-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.hbn-spotlight-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.hbn-spotlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.hbn-spotlight-card__image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0B0F19;
  display: block;
}

.hbn-spotlight-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}

.hbn-spotlight-card:hover .hbn-spotlight-card__image {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.hbn-spotlight-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-3-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.hbn-spotlight-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: var(--space-1) 0 var(--space-2);
}

.hbn-spotlight-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-spotlight-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-spotlight-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hbn-spotlight-card__meta {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

/* Crime Diary */
.hbn-spotlight-aside {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.hbn-crime-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.hbn-crime-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-2-5) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hbn-crime-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.hbn-crime-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hbn-crime-item__num {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #FFF1F2;
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  border: 1px solid #FFE4E6;
}

.hbn-crime-item__content {
  flex: 1;
}

.hbn-crime-item__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0;
}

.hbn-crime-item__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-crime-item__title a:hover {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
}

.hbn-crime-item__meta {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

/* =========================================================
   SCROLL READING PROGRESS BAR
   ========================================================= */
.hbn-reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DC2626 0%, #EF4444 50%, #F59E0B 100%);
  z-index: 999999;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.6);
  transition: width 0.08s ease-out;
}

/* =========================================================
   READER EMOJI REACTIONS ("खबर पर आपकी राय")
   ========================================================= */
.hbn-emoji-reactions {
  margin: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hbn-emoji-reactions__header {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hbn-emoji-reactions__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: #FFF1F2;
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hbn-emoji-reactions__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hbn-emoji-reactions__subtitle {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

.hbn-emoji-reactions__subtitle strong,
.hbn-reactions-vote-count {
  color: #1E293B;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hbn-emoji-reactions__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hbn-emoji-reactions__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.hbn-reaction-btn {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 12px 6px 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  user-select: none;
}

.hbn-reaction-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #94A3B8;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.hbn-reaction-btn.is-voted {
  border-color: #0284C7;
  background: #F0F9FF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
}

.hbn-reaction-btn.is-voted .hbn-reaction-btn__label {
  color: #0369A1;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hbn-reaction-btn__emoji {
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.hbn-reaction-btn:hover .hbn-reaction-btn__emoji {
  transform: scale(1.22);
}

.hbn-reaction-btn__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.hbn-reaction-btn__percent {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

.hbn-reaction-btn__bar-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.hbn-reaction-btn__bar {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.hbn-emoji-reactions__notice {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #059669;
  margin-top: 12px;
  min-height: 18px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hbn-emoji-reactions__notice.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =========================================================
   PROTECTION TOAST NOTIFICATION
   ========================================================= */
.hbn-protect-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  z-index: 9999999;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hbn-protect-toast.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* =========================================================
   INSTANT LIVE SEARCH POPUP
   ========================================================= */
.hbn-search-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 60px 16px 20px;
}

.hbn-search-modal[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

.hbn-search-modal__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  animation: hbnFadeIn 0.2s ease-out;
}

.hbn-search-modal__box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: hbnSlideDown 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  max-height: 80vh;
}

.hbn-search-modal__top {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
}

.hbn-search-modal__input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hbn-search-modal__icon {
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-search-modal__input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0F172A;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
}

.hbn-search-modal__input::placeholder {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hbn-search-modal__close {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #64748B;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-search-modal__close:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.hbn-search-modal__body {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex: 1;
}

.hbn-search-modal__loading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
}

.hbn-search-spinner {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top-color: var(--hbn-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: hbnSpin 0.7s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes hbnSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes hbnFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes hbnSlideDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-16px) scale(0.98); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.hbn-search-modal__results {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hbn-search-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.hbn-search-item:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.hbn-search-item__thumb {
  width: 72px;
  height: 48px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-search-item__no-thumb {
  width: 72px;
  height: 48px;
  background: #FFE4E6;
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-search-item__content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.hbn-search-item__cat {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hbn-red);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: block;
}

.hbn-search-item__title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 2px 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.hbn-search-item__date {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

.hbn-search-modal__empty {
  padding: 32px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.hbn-search-modal__footer {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hbn-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

.hbn-search-modal__footer kbd {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1px 5px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
}

/* =========================================================
   AD-BLOCKER MODAL
   ========================================================= */
.hbn-adblock-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999999;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  animation: hbnFadeIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

.hbn-adblock-modal__card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 32px 24px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  animation: hbnSlideDown 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hbn-adblock-modal__icon {
  font-size: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hbn-adblock-modal__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.hbn-adblock-modal__text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.hbn-adblock-modal__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hbn-adblock-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: none;
}

.hbn-adblock-btn--primary {
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hbn-adblock-btn--primary:hover {
  background: #B91C1C;
}

.hbn-adblock-btn--secondary {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #64748B;
}

.hbn-adblock-btn--secondary:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #1E293B;
}

/* =========================================================
   PWA MOBILE INSTALL BAR
   ========================================================= */
/* =========================================================
   PWA INSTALL FLOATING PILL (Compact & Sleek Redesign)
   ========================================================= */
.hbn-pwa-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: auto;
  min-width: 260px;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  z-index: 999998;
  animation: hbnSlideUp 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hbn-pwa-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 8px 5px 6px;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hbn-pwa-bar__logo {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 9px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.hbn-pwa-bar__text {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.15;
  min-width: 0;
}

.hbn-pwa-bar__text strong {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.hbn-pwa-bar__text span {
  font-size: 9px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.hbn-pwa-bar__btn {
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-pwa-bar__btn:hover {
  background: #B91C1C;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hbn-pwa-bar__close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 13px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 2px 4px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-pwa-bar__close:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@keyframes hbnSlideUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, 20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
  }
}

/* Push Notification Prompt Pill */
.hbn-push-bell-prompt {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 999990;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28), 0 0 12px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 4px 10px 4px 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  animation: hbnSlideUpLeft 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hbn-push-bell-prompt:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32), 0 0 16px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
}

.hbn-push-bell-prompt__icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--hbn-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  animation: hbn-pulse-glow 2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-push-bell-prompt__text {
  color: #F8FAFC;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi, sans-serif);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hbn-push-bell-prompt__btn {
  background: #E11D48;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hbn-push-bell-prompt__close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 1px 3px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hbn-push-bell-prompt__close:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@keyframes hbnSlideUpLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HARYANA LIVE WEATHER & AQI GLASSMORHPIC STRIP
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-weather-strip-section {
  padding-top: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.hbn-weather-strip-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Left Label Badge */
.hbn-weather-strip-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-weather-live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: hbnPulseDot 2s infinite;
  display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes hbnPulseDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.hbn-weather-badge-icon {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hbn-weather-badge-text {
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Scroll Container */
.hbn-weather-strip-scroll {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: 2px 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.hbn-weather-strip-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* Individual City Chip */
.hbn-weather-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: default;
}

.hbn-weather-chip:hover {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 6px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.hbn-weather-chip-main {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.hbn-weather-chip-city {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
}

.hbn-weather-chip-temp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.hbn-weather-chip-icon {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hbn-weather-temp-num {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
}

/* AQI Pill */
.hbn-weather-chip-aqi {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hbn-aqi-tag {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  opacity: 0.8;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.hbn-aqi-val {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hbn-aqi-status {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* Weather Navigation Buttons */
.hbn-weather-nav-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #475569;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.hbn-weather-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #0F172A;
}

.hbn-weather-nav-btn svg {
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hbn-weather-strip-card {
    padding: 6px 8px;
    gap: 6px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .hbn-weather-nav-btn {
    display: none; /* Hide arrow buttons on mobile, rely on native touch swipe & auto-scroll */
  }
  .hbn-weather-strip-badge {
    padding: 5px 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .hbn-weather-badge-text {
    display: none; /* Icon and dot only on very small screens to save space */
  }
  .hbn-weather-chip {
    padding: 3px 8px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .hbn-weather-chip-city {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .hbn-weather-temp-num {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HIGH-IMPACT AD SLOTS (Mobile Anchor, Sticky Sidebar, Popup)
   ========================================================= */

/* 1. Mobile Sticky Bottom Anchor Ad */
.hbn-mobile-anchor-ad {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 99998;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 -3px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: hbnSlideUp 0.3s ease-out;
}

@keyframes hbnSlideUp {
  from { transform: translateY(100%); }
  to { transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hbn-mobile-anchor-ad__bar {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.hbn-mobile-anchor-ad__close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hbn-mobile-anchor-ad__content {
  padding: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* 2. Page-Load Interstitial Popup Ad */
.hbn-popup-ad-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
  animation: hbnFadeIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

@keyframes hbnFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

.hbn-popup-ad-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hbn-popup-ad-dialog {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  max-width: 95vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  animation: hbnScaleUp 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hbn-popup-ad-dialog {
    max-width: 420px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }
  .hbn-popup-ad-body {
    padding: 14px !important;
    max-height: 350px !important;
  }
  .hbn-popup-ad-body img,
  .hbn-popup-ad-body ins,
  .hbn-popup-ad-body iframe {
    max-width: 336px !important;
    max-height: 280px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }
}

@keyframes hbnScaleUp {
  from { transform: scale(0.92); }
  to { transform: scale(1); }
}

.hbn-popup-ad-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hbn-popup-ad-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.hbn-popup-ad-close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-popup-ad-close:hover {
  background: #DC2626;
}

.hbn-popup-ad-body {
  padding: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: visible;
  min-width: 300px;
  min-height: 250px;
}

.hbn-popup-ad-body ins.adsbygoogle {
  display: block !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

/* 3. Sticky Floating Sidebar Ad */
.hbn-ad-slot--sidebar-sticky {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hbn-content-sidebar .hbn-ad-slot--sidebar-sticky {
  position: -webkit-sticky;
  position: sticky;
  top: 75px;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* ============================================================
   HBN LAYOUT WITH SIDEBAR (Category, Search, Archive, Blog, Single)
   ============================================================ */
.hbn-layout-with-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hbn-layout-with-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch; /* Stretches sidebar column so it has the same total height as main content */
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
  }

  .hbn-layout-main {
    flex: 1 1 0%;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: calc(100% - 345px);
  }

  .hbn-layout-sidebar {
    width: 320px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
  }

  .hbn-sidebar--right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
  }

  .hbn-sidebar-sticky-group {
    position: -webkit-sticky !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 75px !important;
    align-self: flex-start !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 25 !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATED RECENT POSTS ROTATING WIDGET ("ताज़ा खबरें")
   ============================================================ */
.hbn-sidebar-widget__controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hbn-live-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: #FFE4E6;
  color: #E11D48;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hbn-live-pill__dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #E11D48;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: hbn-pulse-glow 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes hbn-pulse-glow {
  0% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0.4; box-shadow: 0 0 6px #E11D48; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 1; }
}

.hbn-recent-arrows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.hbn-recent-arrow-btn {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0;
}

.hbn-recent-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: #E11D48;
  border-color: #E11D48;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hbn-sidebar-recent-carousel {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hbn-sidebar-recent-page {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hbn-sidebar-recent-page.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hbn-sidebar-recent-page.exiting {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  position: absolute;
  transform: translateY(-18px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hbn-recent-progress-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.hbn-recent-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E11D48, #FB7185);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
}

.hbn-recent-flash {
  animation: hbn-badge-flash 0.6s ease-out;
}

@keyframes hbn-badge-flash {
  0% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.6); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(225, 29, 72, 0); }
}

/* Sidebar Component Styles */
.hbn-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hbn-sidebar-widget {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--hbn-border, #E2E8F0);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 12px);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.hbn-sidebar-widget--ad,
.hbn-sidebar-widget--sticky-ad {
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.hbn-sidebar-widget__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.hbn-sidebar-widget__title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi, sans-serif);
}

.hbn-sidebar-widget__bar {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px;
  height: 18px;
  background: #E11D48;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

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

.hbn-sidebar-post-item {
  display: block;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-sidebar-post-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.hbn-sidebar-post-item__link {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  align-items: start;
}

.hbn-sidebar-post-item__thumb {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbn-sidebar-post-item__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  display: block;
}

.hbn-sidebar-post-item__link:hover .hbn-sidebar-post-item__img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.hbn-sidebar-post-item__thumb-fallback {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E11D48 0%, #9F1239 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hbn-sidebar-post-item__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.hbn-sidebar-post-item__cat {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #E11D48;
}

.hbn-sidebar-post-item__title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi, sans-serif);
}

.hbn-sidebar-post-item__link:hover .hbn-sidebar-post-item__title {
  color: #E11D48;
}

.hbn-sidebar-post-item__meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.hbn-sidebar-empty {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   24. UNIVERSAL SECTION ENTRANCE & INTERACTIVE TRANSITIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* Section Scroll Reveal Animation */
.hbn-section-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.hbn-section-reveal.hbn-in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered Children Animations */
.hbn-stagger-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.hbn-section-reveal.hbn-in-view .hbn-stagger-item {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Section Header Transitions */
.hbn-section-header {
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.hbn-section-header:hover {
  border-bottom-color: #E2E8F0;
}

.hbn-section-title__dot {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.hbn-section-header:hover .hbn-section-title__dot {
  transform: scale(1.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.65);
}

.hbn-section-link {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.hbn-section-link:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: #B91C1C !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* District Chips Transitions */
.hbn-district-chip {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.hbn-district-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
}

.hbn-district-chip__icon {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hbn-district-chip:hover .hbn-district-chip__icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Secondary Hero News Cards */
.hbn-secondary-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.hbn-secondary-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09) !important;
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.25) !important;
}

.hbn-secondary-card__image img {
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hbn-secondary-card:hover .hbn-secondary-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

/* Multi-Column Latest News Cards */
.hbn-compact-card {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, padding 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.hbn-compact-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  padding-left: var(--space-2);
  padding-right: var(--space-2);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.hbn-compact-card__image img {
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hbn-compact-card:hover .hbn-compact-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Regional Roundup & Crime Cards (Grid 4) */
.hbn-news-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.hbn-news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3);
}

.hbn-news-card__image-wrap img,
.hbn-news-card__image {
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hbn-news-card:hover .hbn-news-card__image-wrap img,
.hbn-news-card:hover .hbn-news-card__image {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

/* Editorial Feature Rows */
.hbn-editorial-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.hbn-editorial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3) !important;
}

.hbn-editorial-card__image img {
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hbn-editorial-card:hover .hbn-editorial-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Video Shorts Cards */
.hbn-short-card {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}

.hbn-short-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hbn-short-card__play {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}

.hbn-short-card:hover .hbn-short-card__play {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.22);
  background: #E11D48 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.9);
}

/* Trending Items */
.hbn-trending-item {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2);
}

.hbn-trending-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

.hbn-trending-item__rank {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
}

.hbn-trending-item:hover .hbn-trending-item__rank {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
}

/* Sidebar Widgets & Ad Slots */
.hbn-sidebar-widget {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.hbn-sidebar-widget:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.hbn-ad-placeholder {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.hbn-ad-placeholder:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

/* Single Article & Internal Page Components */
.hbn-highlights-box {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.hbn-highlights-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -4px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.1);
}

#hbn-audio-player {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

#hbn-audio-player:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.12);
}

.hbn-reaction-btn {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.hbn-reaction-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.hbn-reaction-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

/* Footer Section Transitions */
.hbn-footer__social-link {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
}

.hbn-footer__social-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hbn-footer__nav a {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hbn-footer__nav a:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: var(--hbn-red) !important;
}

/* Navigation & Ticker Transitions */
.hbn-nav-item > a {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.hbn-nav-item > a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HBN NEWS SHORTS & VIDEO REELS SHOWCASE (MAIN WEBSITE)
   ========================================================================== */
.hbn-shorts-section-wrap {
  margin: var(--space-6, 24px) 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.hbn-shorts-section-box {
  background: #0B132B;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091024 0%, #111D3E 50%, #0D162F 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hbn-shorts-section-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.22) 0%, rgba(239, 30, 38, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hbn-shorts-sec-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hbn-shorts-sec-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.4);
  color: #FF3B30;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hbn-shorts-sec-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #EF1E26;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: hbnPulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes hbnPulseDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.hbn-shorts-sec-heading {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  font-family: inherit;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hbn-shorts-sec-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0;
}

.hbn-shorts-sec-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hbn-shorts-sec-nav-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hbn-shorts-sec-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #EF1E26;
  border-color: #EF1E26;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.hbn-shorts-all-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hbn-shorts-all-link:hover {
  background: #EF1E26;
  border-color: #EF1E26;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hbn-shorts-track-container {
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  margin: 0 -8px;
  padding: 6px 8px 10px 8px;
}

.hbn-shorts-track-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.hbn-shorts-cards-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.hbn-short-card-item {
  flex: 0 0 180px;
  max-width: 180px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
  position: relative;
  user-select: none;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hbn-short-card-item {
    flex: 0 0 205px;
    max-width: 205px;
  }
}

.hbn-short-card-item:hover,
.hbn-short-card-item:focus {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.8);
}

.hbn-short-card-item.is-highlighted {
  border-color: #EF1E26 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.45), 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
}

.hbn-short-card-poster {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hbn-short-card-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.hbn-short-card-item:hover .hbn-short-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.hbn-short-card-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 35%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) 65%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hbn-short-tag-badge {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.hbn-short-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hbn-short-card-item:hover .hbn-short-play-btn {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
  background: #EF1E26;
  opacity: 1;
}

.hbn-short-card-bottom-info {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.hbn-short-card-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.hbn-short-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.hbn-short-watch-cta {
  color: #FF3B30;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Reduced Motion Override for Accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hbn-section-reveal,
  .hbn-stagger-item,
  .hbn-compact-card,
  .hbn-secondary-card,
  .hbn-news-card,
  .hbn-editorial-card,
  .hbn-short-card,
  .hbn-short-card-item,
  .hbn-trending-item,
  .hbn-district-chip,
  .hbn-sidebar-widget,
  .hbn-highlights-box,
  #hbn-audio-player,
  .hbn-footer__social-link {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HBN News Briefs & Quick Updates (Compact Lower Section)
   ========================================================================== */
.hbn-news-briefs-section {
  padding: 24px 0 20px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.hbn-briefs-sec-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hbn-briefs-title-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.hbn-briefs-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hbn-briefs-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #EF1E26;
  background: rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.08);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.hbn-briefs-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EF1E26;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.6);
  animation: hbnPulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}

.hbn-briefs-timer {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #FEF2F2;
  color: #DC2626;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.hbn-briefs-title {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 2px 0 0 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.hbn-briefs-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
}

.hbn-briefs-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hbn-briefs-nav-btn {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #334155;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.hbn-briefs-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #EF1E26;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #EF1E26;
}

.hbn-briefs-viewall-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.hbn-briefs-viewall-btn:hover {
  background: #EF1E26;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #EF1E26;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hbn-briefs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hbn-briefs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .hbn-briefs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

.hbn-brief-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.hbn-brief-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.hbn-brief-media-link {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hbn-brief-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: #0F172A;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.hbn-brief-card:hover .hbn-brief-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hbn-brief-cat-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 6px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.hbn-brief-play-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.9);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.hbn-brief-card:hover .hbn-brief-play-badge {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
  background: #EF1E26;
}

.hbn-brief-content {
  padding: 10px 12px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.hbn-brief-meta {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hbn-brief-heading {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.hbn-brief-heading-link {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-brief-heading-link:hover {
  color: #EF1E26;
}

.hbn-brief-excerpt {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .hbn-brief-excerpt {
    display: none;
  }
  .hbn-brief-content {
    padding: 8px 9px 10px;
  }
  .hbn-brief-heading {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
}

.hbn-brief-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hbn-brief-read-link {
  color: #EF1E26;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  transition: gap 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-brief-read-link:hover {
  gap: 6px;
}

.hbn-brief-feed-link {
  color: #64748B;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-brief-feed-link:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #0F172A;
}

/* =========================================================
   HBN BRIEF MODALS (Zero Emojis, Clean Glassmorphism & Reader)
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-brief-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hbn-brief-modal-dialog {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.hbn-brief-modal-dialog--wide {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-cat {
  background: #EF1E26;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-time {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #64748B;
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-close:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-body {
  padding: 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex: 1;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: #0F172A;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #334155;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-text p {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-nav-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-nav-btn:hover {
  border-color: #EF1E26;
  color: #EF1E26;
  background: #FEF2F2;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-brief-modal-share-btn:hover {
  background: #1EBE5D;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* All Briefs List Modal Styles */
.hbn-all-briefs-list {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.hbn-all-briefs-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hbn-all-briefs-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.hbn-all-briefs-item-thumb {
  width: 140px;
  height: 95px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #0F172A;
}

.hbn-all-briefs-item-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hbn-all-briefs-item-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.hbn-all-briefs-item-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 4px 0 6px;
}

.hbn-all-briefs-item-title a {
  color: #0F172A;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hbn-all-briefs-item-title a:hover {
  color: #EF1E26;
}

.hbn-all-briefs-item-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hbn-all-briefs-item-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hbn-brief-share-link {
  color: #25D366;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hbn-brief-share-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hbn-all-briefs-item {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .hbn-all-briefs-item-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HBN DEDICATED NEWS FEED PAGE (3-Column Layout & FB-style)
   ========================================================= */

.hbn-feed-page-main {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  min-height: 80vh;
  padding: 30px 0 70px;
}

.hbn-feed-page-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

.hbn-feed-page-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.1);
  color: #EF1E26;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.25);
  font-family: var(--font-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hbn-feed-page-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #EF1E26;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: hbnPulse 1.8s infinite;
}

.hbn-feed-page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi, sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.8vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.hbn-feed-page-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi, sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.8vw, 16px);
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.hbn-feed-desktop-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 18px auto 26px;
  max-width: 760px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.hbn-feed-filter-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hbn-feed-filter-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-right: 2px;
}

.hbn-desktop-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hbn-desktop-chip:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.hbn-desktop-chip.is-active {
  background: #EF1E26;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #EF1E26;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.25);
}

/* 3-Column Desktop Layout: [Left Ad: 260px] [Center Stream: ~680px] [Right Ad: 260px] */
.hbn-feed-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .hbn-feed-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 260px minmax(0, 680px) 260px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .hbn-feed-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 280px minmax(0, 720px) 280px;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

/* Sidebars with Sticky Ads */
.hbn-feed-sidebar {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .hbn-feed-sidebar {
    display: block;
  }
}

.hbn-feed-sticky-ad {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hbn-feed-ad-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-align: center;
  display: block;
}

.hbn-feed-ad-content {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  text-align: center;
}

.hbn-feed-sponsor-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.hbn-feed-sponsor-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #EF1E26;
  background: rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.08);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui, sans-serif);
}

.hbn-feed-sponsor-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi, sans-serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.hbn-feed-sponsor-box p {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi, sans-serif);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.hbn-feed-sponsor-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hbn-feed-sponsor-cta:hover {
  background: #EF1E26;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Center Feed Stream & Cards */
.hbn-feed-stream {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hbn-feed-cards-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.hbn-feed-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.hbn-feed-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.hbn-feed-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hbn-feed-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hbn-feed-card__cat {
  font-family: var(--font-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #EF1E26;
  background: rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.08);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.hbn-feed-card__time {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-family: var(--font-ui, sans-serif);
}

.hbn-feed-card__badge-video {
  font-family: var(--font-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: #0F172A;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.hbn-feed-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi, sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2.2vw, 20px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.hbn-feed-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-feed-card__title a:hover {
  color: #EF1E26;
}

.hbn-feed-card__media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-height: 440px;
}

.hbn-feed-card__media-link {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.hbn-feed-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hbn-feed-card:hover .hbn-feed-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.hbn-feed-card__play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(239, 30, 38, 0.92);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.hbn-feed-card:hover .hbn-feed-card__play-btn {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  background: #EF1E26;
}

.hbn-feed-card__play-btn svg {
  margin-left: 3px;
}

/* Facebook-Style Inline Expansion */
.hbn-feed-card__body {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hbn-feed-card__preview,
.hbn-feed-card__full {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi, sans-serif);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #334155;
  margin: 0;
}

.hbn-feed-card__full {
  animation: hbnFeedFadeDown 0.25s ease-out;
}

@keyframes hbnFeedFadeDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.hbn-feed-expand-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi, sans-serif);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #EF1E26;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-feed-expand-toggle:hover {
  color: #C81018;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.hbn-expand-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

/* Card Footer Actions */
.hbn-feed-card__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.hbn-feed-card__actions-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hbn-feed-btn-share {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-feed-btn-share:hover {
  background: #1EBE5D;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hbn-feed-btn-video {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-ui, sans-serif);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-feed-btn-video:hover {
  background: #EF1E26;
}

.hbn-feed-btn-blog {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi, sans-serif);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #EF1E26;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.hbn-feed-btn-blog:hover {
  color: #0F172A;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.hbn-feed-empty-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px dashed #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #64748B;
  font-family: var(--font-hindi, sans-serif);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hbn-feed-card {
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .hbn-feed-page-main {
    padding: 20px 0 50px;
  }
}