/* Subsidy Nexus - MSME, Industrial Manufacturing & Capital Subsidies Portal
   Government-portal style, mobile first. Works with GIGW 3.0 and WCAG 2.1 AA in mind.
   Industrial Deep Navy & Precision Cobalt Blue Palette */

:root {
  --navy-d: #0F172A;
  --navy: #1E3A8A;
  --navy-l: #1D4ED8;
  --green: #2563EB;
  --green-d: #1D4ED8;
  --saffron: #06B6D4;
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --band: #F8FAFC;
  --surface: #FFFFFF;
  --tint: #EFF6FF;
  --text: #0F172A;
  --muted: #475569;
  --border: #BAE6FD;
  --link: #1E3A8A;
  --on-dark: #FFFFFF;
  --on-green: #FFFFFF;
  --danger: #DC2626;
  --danger-bg: #FEF2F2;
  --ok-bg: #EFF6FF;
  --warn-bg: #FFFBEB;
  --focus: #2563EB;
  --maxw: 1240px;
  --radius: 8px;
}

html.hc {
  --navy-d: #000000;
  --navy: #000000;
  --navy-l: #FFFFFF;
  --green: #FFEB3B;
  --green-d: #FFEB3B;
  --on-green: #000000;
  --saffron: #FFEB3B;
  --bg: #000000;
  --band: #000000;
  --surface: #000000;
  --tint: #000000;
  --text: #FFFFFF;
  --muted: #FFFFFF;
  --border: #FFFFFF;
  --link: #FFEB3B;
  --danger: #FF8A80;
  --danger-bg: #000000;
  --ok-bg: #000000;
  --warn-bg: #000000;
  --focus: #FFEB3B;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: calc(100% * var(--fs, 1)); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { html { scroll-behavior: auto; } * { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; } }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Noto Sans', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
}
h1, h2, h3 { line-height: 1.25; margin: 0; }
p { margin: 0; }
img, svg { max-width: 100%; }
a { color: var(--link); }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--focus); outline-offset: 2px; }
button { font: inherit; }
[hidden] { display: none !important; }

.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0; background: #fff; color: #14284D; padding: 10px 14px; z-index: 100; font-weight: 700; }
.skip-link:focus { left: 8px; top: 8px; }
.visually-hidden { position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px; }
.section { padding: 32px 0; background: var(--bg); }
.section.band { background: var(--band); }
.section-title { font-size: 1.375rem; color: var(--navy-d); }
html.hc .section-title { color: var(--text); }
.title-rule { width: 64px; height: 4px; background: var(--saffron); margin: 8px 0 20px; }
.title-rule.green { background: var(--green); }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  min-height: 48px; padding: 0 22px; border-radius: 6px; border: 2px solid transparent;
  font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;
}
.btn:hover { text-decoration: none; filter: brightness(1.08); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--green); color: var(--on-green); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--link); border-color: var(--link); }
.btn-light { background: #fff; color: var(--navy-d); }
html.hc .btn-light { background: #FFEB3B; color: #000; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- top utility bar ---------- */
.topbar { background: var(--navy-d); color: var(--on-dark); font-size: 0.8125rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-l); }
.topbar .container { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 16px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-top: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px; }
.topbar-social { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.social-link {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease; text-decoration: none;
}
.social-link svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.social-link:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); filter: brightness(1.15); text-decoration: none; }
.social-link.wa:hover { background: #25D366; color: #fff; }
.social-link.fb:hover { background: #1877F2; color: #fff; }
.social-link.ig:hover { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888); color: #fff; }
.social-link.li:hover { background: #0A66C2; color: #fff; }
.social-link.yt:hover { background: #FF0000; color: #fff; }
.social-link.tw:hover { background: #000000; color: #fff; }

.topbar-tools { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 14px; align-items: center; }
.tool-group { display: flex; gap: 4px; align-items: center; }
.tool-btn {
  min-width: 40px; min-height: 40px; padding: 0 10px; border: 1px solid #fff; border-radius: 4px;
  background: #fff; color: #14284D; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.tool-btn[aria-pressed="true"] { background: var(--saffron); border-color: var(--saffron); color: #14284D; }
.lang-btn { background: transparent; color: #fff; }
.lang-btn[aria-pressed="true"] { background: #fff; color: #14284D; border-color: #fff; }
html.hc .lang-btn[aria-pressed="true"] { background: #FFEB3B; color: #000; }
html.hc .tool-btn { background: #000; color: #fff; }
html.hc .tool-btn[aria-pressed="true"] { background: #FFEB3B; color: #000; }

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header { background: var(--surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(20, 40, 77, 0.05); }
.site-header .container { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 24px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.brand:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.brand-logo-img { height: 44px; width: auto; max-width: 210px; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.brand-divider { width: 1.5px; height: 36px; background: #CBD5E1; margin: 0 2px; }
html.hc .brand-divider { background: #FFFFFF; }
.brand-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 2px; }
.brand-badge { align-self: flex-start; font-size: 0.625rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffffff; background: var(--saffron); padding: 1.5px 7px; border-radius: 4px; line-height: 1.3; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(232, 113, 10, 0.25); }
.brand-sub { font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green-d); line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
html.hc .brand-badge { background: #FFEB3B; color: #000000; }
html.hc .brand-sub { color: #FFEB3B; }
.auth { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; width: 100%; }
.auth .btn { flex: 1 1 0; min-height: 44px; }

/* ---------- navigation ---------- */
.main-nav { background: var(--navy); }
html.hc .main-nav { border-bottom: 1px solid #fff; }
.main-nav .container { padding: 0 16px; }
.nav-toggle { display: flex; width: 100%; min-height: 48px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: transparent; color: #fff; border: 0; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; }
.nav-list { display: none; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0 0 8px; flex-direction: column; }
.nav-list.open { display: flex; }
.nav-list a { display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: 48px; padding: 0 4px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-l); border-left: 4px solid transparent; }
.nav-list a:hover { background: var(--navy-d); text-decoration: none; }
.nav-list a[aria-current="page"] { background: var(--navy-d); border-left-color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 700; }
html.hc .nav-list a[aria-current="page"] { color: #FFEB3B; }

/* ---------- hero banner slider (images only) ---------- */
.hero { background: var(--bg); padding: 12px 12px 0; }
.hero-frame { position: relative; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; border-bottom: 4px solid var(--saffron); background: var(--navy-d); }
.slides { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.6s ease; margin: 0; }
.slide.is-active { opacity: 1; z-index: 1; }
.slide img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.hero-ctl { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 10px; z-index: 2; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 4px; }
.dot { width: 28px; height: 28px; padding: 0; background: transparent; border: 0; cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.dot::before { content: ''; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid #fff; background: transparent; display: block; }
.dot[aria-current="true"]::before { background: #fff; }
.pause-btn { width: 32px; height: 32px; margin-left: 6px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); color: #14284D; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; }

/* ---------- live notification ticker (moving bar) - THEMED FOR MSME INDUSTRIAL ---------- */
.hero-ticker-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #080D1A 0%, #0F172A 45%, #1E3A8A 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 3px solid #38BDF8;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.32);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 6px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
html.hc .hero-ticker-wrap {
  background: #000000;
  border-top: 3px solid #FFEB3B;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-ticker-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.ticker-badge {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284C7 0%, #0369A1 50%, #1E3A8A 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  user-select: none;
}
html.hc .ticker-badge {
  background: #FFEB3B;
  color: #000000;
  border: 1px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.ticker-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: tickerBell 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes tickerBell {
  0%, 70%, 100% { transform: rotate(0); }
  75% { transform: rotate(14deg); }
  80% { transform: rotate(-12deg); }
  85% { transform: rotate(10deg); }
  90% { transform: rotate(-6deg); }
}

.ticker-pulse {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #7DD3FC;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  animation: tickerPulse 1.8s infinite;
}
html.hc .ticker-pulse { background: #000000; }

@keyframes tickerPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); }
}

.ticker-track-wrap {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 24px, black calc(100% - 24px), transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 24px, black calc(100% - 24px), transparent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  gap: 18px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: tickerMarquee 50s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.ticker-track:hover,
.ticker-track-wrap:focus-within .ticker-track,
.ticker-track.is-paused {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
  padding: 4px 2px;
}
.ticker-item:hover {
  color: #BAE6FD;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
html.hc .ticker-item { color: #FFFFFF; }
html.hc .ticker-item:hover { color: #FFEB3B; }

.ticker-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
  color: #7DD3FC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
html.hc .ticker-tag {
  background: #000;
  color: #FFEB3B;
  border-color: #FFEB3B;
}

.ticker-sep {
  color: rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  user-select: none;
}
html.hc .ticker-sep { color: #FFEB3B; }

.ticker-controls {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.ticker-pause-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.ticker-pause-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  border-color: #7DD3FC;
}
html.hc .ticker-pause-btn {
  background: #000;
  color: #FFEB3B;
  border-color: #FFEB3B;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-ticker-container {
    padding: 0 10px;
    gap: 8px;
    min-height: 44px;
  }
  .ticker-badge {
    padding: 4px 8px;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .ticker-item {
    font-size: 0.78125rem;
  }
}

/* ---------- search ---------- */
.search-card { background: var(--surface); border-radius: 16px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(20, 40, 77, 0.12); margin-top: 14px; }
html.hc .search-card { border: 2px solid #fff; box-shadow: none; }
.search-title { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--navy-d); text-align: center; }
html.hc .search-title { color: var(--text); }
.search-sub { text-align: center; color: var(--muted); margin: 2px 0 12px; font-size: 0.9375rem; }
.field-label { display: block; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.input, .select, .textarea {
  width: 100%; min-height: 52px; padding: 0 14px; font: inherit; color: var(--text);
  background: var(--surface); border: 2px solid #5B6B85; border-radius: 12px;
}
html.hc .input, html.hc .select, html.hc .textarea { border-color: #fff; }
.textarea { padding: 12px 14px; min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; border-radius: 8px; }
.input.is-invalid, .select.is-invalid, .textarea.is-invalid { border-color: var(--danger); }
.search-row { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.search-row .select-wrap { display: none; }
.chip-row { display: flex; gap: 8px; overflow-x: auto; padding: 4px 0; scrollbar-width: none; }
.chip-row::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.chip { flex: 0 0 auto; min-height: 40px; padding: 0 16px; border-radius: 20px; border: 2px solid var(--link); background: var(--surface); color: var(--link); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; }
.chip[aria-pressed="true"] { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
html.hc .chip[aria-pressed="true"] { background: #FFEB3B; color: #000; border-color: #FFEB3B; }
.popular { display: none; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; margin-top: 14px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.875rem; }
.popular a { min-height: 40px; padding: 0 16px; border: 1px solid var(--link); border-radius: 20px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; }

/* ---------- quick actions ---------- */
.quick-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 20px 0 10px;
}
.quick-grid a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--navy-d);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(20, 40, 77, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.quick-grid a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(20, 40, 77, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--green);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.quick-grid .quick-ico {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--tint);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.quick-grid .quick-ico svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: var(--navy);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .quick-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
  .quick-grid a { font-size: 0.8125rem; padding: 10px 12px; }
}


/* ---------- schemes section (grid view) ---------- */
.section-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.rail-btns { display: none !important; }
.round-btn { display: none; }
.rail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow: visible;
  padding: 4px 0 16px;
  margin: 0;
}
.rail::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--green);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(20, 40, 77, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  height: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(20, 40, 77, 0.12);
  border-top-color: var(--green-d);
}
html.hc .card { border-color: #fff; box-shadow: none; }
html.hc .card:hover { transform: none; }

/* ---------- Blog-style Scheme Cards (Thumbnail + Basic Title) ---------- */
.card.scheme-blog-card {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: none;
  background: var(--surface);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(20, 40, 77, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
.card.scheme-blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(20, 40, 77, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--green);
}
.card.scheme-blog-card .card-thumb-link {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #E2E8F0;
}
.card.scheme-blog-card .card-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.card.scheme-blog-card .card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}
.card.scheme-blog-card:hover .card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.card.scheme-blog-card .card-content {
  padding: 16px 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.card.scheme-blog-card .card-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--navy-d);
}
.card.scheme-blog-card .card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.card.scheme-blog-card .card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--green);
}
.card-dept {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--green-d);
  background: var(--ok-bg);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
html.hc .card-dept { color: #FFEB3B; background: transparent; border: 1px solid #FFEB3B; }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-d); margin: 0; line-height: 1.35; }
html.hc .card h3 { color: var(--text); }
.card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.5; flex: 1 1 auto; margin: 0; }
.card-actions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 40, 77, 0.08);
}
.card-actions .link-btn {
  min-height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--link);
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--link);
  background: var(--surface);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
.card-actions .link-btn:hover {
  background: var(--tint);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.card-actions .btn {
  min-height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
.no-results { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 16px; text-align: center; grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.no-results strong { display: block; color: var(--navy-d); font-size: 1.125rem; }
html.hc .no-results strong { color: var(--text); }

/* ---------- how it works (timeline on mobile) ---------- */
.steps { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.step { position: relative; display: flex; gap: 14px; padding-bottom: 18px; }
.step:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.step-num { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
html.hc .step-num { border: 2px solid #fff; }
.step:not(:last-child)::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 17px; top: 36px; bottom: 0; width: 3px; background: var(--border); }
.step h3 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy-d); margin: 4px 0; }
html.hc .step h3 { color: var(--text); }
.step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9375rem; }
.panel { background: var(--surface); border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--border); }

/* ---------- documents ---------- */
.doc-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0; }
.doc-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; min-height: 48px; padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 0.9375rem; }
.tick { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); color: var(--on-green); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8125rem; }

/* ---------- about / contact blocks ---------- */
.two-col { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.prose p + p { margin-top: 12px; }
.tint-box { background: var(--tint); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; }
html.hc .tint-box { border: 2px solid #fff; }
.tint-box h3 { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: var(--navy-d); margin-bottom: 12px; }
html.hc .tint-box h3 { color: var(--text); }
.tick-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.tick-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
.info-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 5px solid var(--navy); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 14px 18px; }
html.hc .info-card { border-left-color: #FFEB3B; }
.info-card dt { font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); }
.info-card dd { margin: 2px 0 0; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.0625rem; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.info-grid { display: grid; gap: 12px; margin: 0; }
.card-3 { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-top: 5px solid var(--navy); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; }
html.hc .card-3 { border-top-color: #FFEB3B; }
.card-3 .step-num { margin-bottom: 12px; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.card-3 h3 { font-size: 1.125rem; color: var(--navy-d); margin-bottom: 6px; }
html.hc .card-3 h3 { color: var(--text); }
.card-3 p { color: var(--muted); }
.grid-3 { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.note-box { background: var(--warn-bg); border: 2px solid var(--saffron); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px 20px; }
.note-box strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; color: #7A3E00; }
html.hc .note-box strong { color: #FFEB3B; }
.note-box p { color: #3A2A14; }
html.hc .note-box p { color: #fff; }
.cta-band { margin-top: 24px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; }
html.hc .cta-band { border: 2px solid #fff; }
.cta-band strong { font-size: 1.125rem; flex: 1 1 260px; }
.cta-band .btn { width: 100%; }
.map-box { background: var(--tint); border: 2px dashed #8FA6D0; border-radius: var(--radius); min-height: 170px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; padding: 16px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- page title band ---------- */
.page-band { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #14284D 0%, #1F3A6E 60%, #1B5E3A 100%); border-bottom: 6px solid var(--saffron); color: #fff; padding: 26px 0; }
html.hc .page-band { background: #000; border-bottom-color: #FFEB3B; border-top: 1px solid #fff; }
.page-band a { color: #fff; }
.crumbs { font-size: 0.875rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.page-band h1 { font-size: 1.625rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.page-band p { color: #E4EAF6; max-width: 680px; }
html.hc .page-band p { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- blogs ---------- */
.blog-tools { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.blog-tools .input { max-width: 560px; border-radius: 6px; }
.blog-grid { display: grid; gap: 18px; margin-top: 18px; }
.post { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
html.hc .post { border-color: #fff; }
.post-img { height: 150px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.post-img svg { width: 44px; height: 44px; stroke: #fff; }
.post-body { padding: 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; flex: 1 1 auto; }
.tag { align-self: flex-start; background: var(--ok-bg); color: var(--green-d); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 4px; }
html.hc .tag { border: 1px solid #FFEB3B; color: #FFEB3B; }
.post h3 { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: var(--navy-d); line-height: 1.35; }
html.hc .post h3 { color: var(--text); }
.post p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9375rem; flex: 1 1 auto; }
.byline { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--muted); }
.post .more { min-height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; font-weight: 700; }
.post.featured .featured-flag { display: inline; }
.featured-flag { display: none; font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--muted); margin-left: 8px; }
.g1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14284D, #2B4F93); }
.g2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14532D, #1B7A3E); }
.g3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1F3A6E, #1B7A3E); }
.g4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7A3E00, #B35309); }
.g5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14284D, #1B5E3A); }
.g6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2B4F93, #14532D); }
html.hc .post-img { background: #000 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #fff; }

/* ---------- contact form ---------- */
.form-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px 18px; }
html.hc .form-card { border-color: #fff; }
.form-card h2 { font-size: 1.375rem; color: var(--navy-d); }
html.hc .form-card h2 { color: var(--text); }
.field { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.req { color: var(--danger); }
.hint { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 4px; }
.err { color: var(--danger); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; }
.err::before { content: '\26A0\00a0'; }
.alert { border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 600; }
.alert-error { background: var(--danger-bg); border: 2px solid var(--danger); color: #8E1B1B; }
html.hc .alert-error { color: #FF8A80; }
.alert-ok { background: var(--ok-bg); border: 2px solid var(--green); color: var(--green-d); padding: 18px; }
html.hc .alert-ok { color: #FFEB3B; border-color: #FFEB3B; }
.alert-ok p { font-weight: 400; margin: 4px 0 14px; }
.faq details { border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 0 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.faq summary { min-height: 52px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-d); cursor: pointer; list-style: none; }
html.hc .faq summary { color: var(--text); }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after { content: '+'; font-size: 1.25rem; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.faq details[open] summary::after { content: '\2212'; }
.faq details p { margin: 0 0 14px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Enhanced Government-Grade Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: #0B192C;
  color: #fff;
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--saffron);
}
html.hc .site-footer { border-top: 4px solid #fff; background: #000; }

.footer-top-strip {
  background: #060F1E;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 16px 0;
}
.footer-top-flex {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}
.footer-helpline-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-helpline-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--saffron);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-helpline-text {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.footer-helpline-number {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #38BDF8;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-helpline-number:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.footer-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #D6DEEE;
}
.footer-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
}
.footer-grid-enhanced {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 36px 0 28px;
}
@media (min-width: 641px) {
  .footer-grid-enhanced {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid-enhanced {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1.15fr 1.15fr 1.35fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}
.footer-brand-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.footer-brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #38BDF8;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-about-p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-title-h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--saffron);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-link-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.footer-link-list li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-link-list a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.footer-link-list a:hover {
  color: #38BDF8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.footer-address-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.footer-address-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--saffron);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.footer-portal-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.footer-action-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #159447;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}
.footer-action-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #117a3a;
}
.footer-action-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}
.footer-action-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.footer-statutory-disclaimer {
  background: rgba(232, 113, 10, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 113, 10, 0.35);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--saffron);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-statutory-title {
  color: #FDBA74;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-bottom-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 18px 0;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}
.footer-bottom-flex {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
}
.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px 14px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.footer-legal-links a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #38BDF8;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* In-Article Fast-Track Registration Card */
.article-register-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B192C 0%, #1E3E62 50%, #0F172A 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 32px 28px !important;
  margin: 36px 0 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(232, 113, 10, 0.25) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}
.article-register-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 113, 10, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.article-register-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  background: #E8710A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(232, 113, 10, 0.4) !important;
}
.article-register-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}
.article-register-desc {
  color: #F1F5F9 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  margin: 0 0 22px 0 !important;
  max-width: 680px !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}
.article-register-actions {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}
.btn-reg-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8710A 0%, #EA580C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.9375rem !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 12px 24px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(232, 113, 10, 0.35) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}
.btn-reg-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(232, 113, 10, 0.55) !important;
  filter: brightness(1.1) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.btn-reg-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.9375rem !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 12px 22px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}
.btn-reg-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* =========================================================
   Tablet and up
   ========================================================= */
@media (min-width: 641px) {
  .container { padding: 0 24px; }
  .auth { width: auto; }
  .auth .btn { flex: 0 0 auto; padding: 0 22px; }
  .nav-toggle { display: none; }
  .nav-list { display: flex !important; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 0; }
  .nav-list a { border-top: 0; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 4px solid transparent; padding: 0 16px; min-height: 48px; font-size: 0.9375rem; }
  .nav-list a[aria-current="page"] { border-left: 0; border-bottom-color: var(--saffron); }
  .main-nav .container { padding: 0 20px; }

  .hero { padding: 0; }
  .hero-frame { border-radius: 0; }
  .hero-ticker-wrap { margin-top: 0; border-radius: 0; }
  .slides { aspect-ratio: 1366 / 420; }
  .hero-ctl { bottom: 14px; }

  .search-card { max-width: 1000px; margin: 28px auto 0; padding: 24px; text-align: left; }
  .search-title { font-size: 1.625rem; }
  .search-row { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr auto; align-items: end; }
  .search-row .select-wrap { display: block; }
  .search-row .chip-row { display: none; }
  .search-row .btn { min-height: 52px; padding: 0 32px; border-radius: 6px; }
  .input, .select { border-radius: 6px; }
  .popular { display: flex; }
  .quick { display: none; }
  .section { padding: 44px 0; }
  .section-title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .rail-btns { display: none !important; }
  .rail {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 22px;
    padding: 0 0 16px;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .card { flex-basis: auto; max-width: none; }
  .card-actions { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .card-actions .link-btn { border: 2px solid var(--link); border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; }

  .panel { background: transparent; border: 0; padding: 0; }
  .steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
  .step { flex-direction: column; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; }
  .step:last-child { padding-bottom: 22px; }
  .step:not(:last-child)::before { display: none; }
  .step-num { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1.125rem; }
  .doc-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
  .doc-list li { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 12px 16px; }
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 32px; align-items: start; }
  .info-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
  .cta-band .btn { width: auto; }
  .page-band { padding: 36px 0; }
  .page-band h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
  .form-card { padding: 26px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Desktop
   ========================================================= */
@media (min-width: 1000px) {
  .rail {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .card { flex-basis: auto; }
  .doc-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .post.featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; flex-direction: row; }
  .post.featured .post-img { flex: 0 0 46%; height: auto; min-height: 260px; }
  .post.featured .post-img svg { width: 72px; height: 72px; }
  .post.featured .post-body { justify-content: center; padding: 28px; }
  .post.featured h3 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .post.featured .tag + .featured-flag { display: inline; }
  .contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 28px; align-items: start; }
  .info-grid.stack { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .topbar { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .topbar .container > span { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .topbar-tools { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }
  .lang-group { flex: 1 1 auto; justify-content: flex-end; }
  .contact-layout > * + * { margin-top: 20px; }
  .info-grid.stack { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .info-grid { gap: 10px; }
  .page-band { padding: 22px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .brand-name { font-size: 1.25rem; }
  .quick-ico { width: 50px; height: 50px; }
}

/* SVG Vector Icons Replacing Emojis */
.footer-link-svg {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 8px;
  color: var(--green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ticker-sep-svg {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* =========================================================
   SCHEMES CATALOGUE GRID & CARD STYLES
   ========================================================= */
.badge-grant {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #E1F1E6;
  color: #14532D;
}
.badge-fee {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-d, #1F3A6E);
  background: #EEF2F8;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.schemes-catalogue-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.scheme-card-adv {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #E2E8F0);
  border-radius: var(--radius, 8px);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.scheme-card-adv:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.scheme-card-adv h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 10px 0 6px;
  color: var(--navy-d, #14284D);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.scheme-card-adv .summary {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--muted, #475569);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.scheme-metrics {
  background: var(--band, #F8FAFC);
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #E2E8F0);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
}
.scheme-metrics div span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted, #64748B);
  display: block;
}
.scheme-metrics div strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text, #1E293B);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.scheme-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border, #E2E8F0);
}

/* =========================================================
   PERFECT MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS FOR TOPBAR & SITE HEADER
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  /* Topbar: single elegant horizontal line */
  .topbar {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
  }
  .topbar .container {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding: 0 12px !important;
  }
  .topbar-social {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .topbar-social .social-link {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    min-width: 28px !important;
    min-height: 28px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
  }
  .topbar-social .social-link svg {
    width: 14px !important;
    height: 14px !important;
  }
  .topbar-tools {
    width: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: flex-end !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  /* Remove font resize (A-, A, A+) & contrast toggle on mobile */
  .topbar-tools .tool-group[data-i18n-aria="aTextSize"],
  .topbar-tools .accessibility-tools,
  .topbar-tools .tool-group:not([data-i18n-aria="aLang"]) {
    display: none !important;
  }
  /* Perfect mobile language switcher */
  .topbar-tools .tool-group[data-i18n-aria="aLang"] {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .topbar-tools .lang-btn {
    min-width: auto !important;
    min-height: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
    padding: 0 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 24px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  }
  .topbar-tools .lang-btn[aria-pressed="true"] {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #14284D !important;
    border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  }

  /* Responsive Site Header: Sleek single row */
  .site-header {
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
  }
  .site-header .container {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding: 0 12px !important;
  }
  .brand {
    gap: 6px !important;
    flex-shrink: 1 !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 32px !important;
    max-width: 125px !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }
  .brand-divider {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .brand-sub {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .brand-badge {
    font-size: 0.5rem !important;
    padding: 1px 4px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    border-radius: 3px !important;
  }
  .auth {
    width: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .auth .btn {
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    min-height: 30px !important;
    height: 30px !important;
    padding: 0 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    line-height: 28px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* Responsive Navigation Toggle */
  .nav-toggle {
    min-height: 42px !important;
    padding: 0 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.9375rem !important;
  }

  /* Responsive Schemes Grid */
  .schemes-catalogue-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    margin-top: 16px !important;
  }
  .scheme-card-adv {
    padding: 18px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .brand-badge {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .topbar-social {
    gap: 4px !important;
  }
  .topbar-social .social-link {
    width: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
    min-width: 26px !important;
    min-height: 26px !important;
  }
  .topbar-tools .lang-btn {
    padding: 0 6px !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }
  .auth .btn {
    padding: 0 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.71875rem !important;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   MINIMAL SUBDOMAIN FOOTER STYLES
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer {
  background: #0B1728 !important;
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  font-size: 0.8125rem !important;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--saffron, #E8710A) !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}
.footer-top-strip {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  padding: 12px 0 !important;
}
.footer-top-flex {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
}
.footer-helpline-box {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}
.footer-helpline-icon {
  width: 40px !important;
  height: 40px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  background: var(--saffron, #E8710A) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}
.footer-helpline-text {
  font-size: 0.8125rem !important;
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}
.footer-helpline-number {
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #38BDF8 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.footer-helpline-number:hover {
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

/* Minimal Brand Strip */
.footer-brand-container {
  padding-top: 18px !important;
  padding-bottom: 18px !important;
}
.footer-minimal-brand-flex {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
}
.footer-minimal-left {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
}
.footer-logo-row {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}
.footer-logo-link {
  display: inline-block !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.footer-main-logo {
  height: 38px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 180px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 4px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  display: block !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}
.footer-brand-title {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
}
.footer-brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.8125rem !important;
  color: #38BDF8 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}
.footer-minimal-right {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}
.btn-main-portal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E3A8A 0%, #172554 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.84375rem !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  padding: 9px 16px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}
.btn-main-portal:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8710A 0%, #D06406 100%) !important;
  border-color: #E8710A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(232, 113, 10, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Bottom Legal Strip */
.footer-bottom-strip {
  background: #060D17 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  padding: 14px 0 16px !important;
}
.footer-bottom-flex {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}
.footer-legal-links {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px 10px !important;
  font-size: 0.8125rem !important;
}
.footer-legal-links a {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.15s ease !important;
}
.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}
.footer-legal-links span {
  color: #475569 !important;
}
.footer-copy-box {
  text-align: right !important;
  font-size: 0.78125rem !important;
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}
.footer-subdomain-note {
  font-size: 0.6875rem !important;
  color: #64748B !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-top-flex {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
  }
  .footer-minimal-brand-flex {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
  }
  .footer-bottom-flex {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .footer-copy-box {
    text-align: left !important;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   DESKTOP & UNIVERSAL: REMOVE A-, A, A+ & CONTRAST TOGGLE
   ========================================================= */
#fsDec,
#fsNorm,
#fsInc,
#hcBtn,
.tool-group:has(#fsDec),
.tool-group:has(#hcBtn) {
  display: none !important;
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE: SHOW NOTIFICATION BAR WITHOUT "LIVE UPDATES" BUTTON
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* 1. Show notification ticker bar on mobile, but remove the "Live Updates" button/badge */
  .hero-ticker-wrap {
    display: block !important;
  }
  .hero-ticker-wrap .ticker-badge {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .hero-ticker-container {
    padding: 0 10px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    min-height: 40px !important;
  }
  .ticker-track-wrap {
    min-height: 40px !important;
  }

  /* 2. Remove Sector Select dropdown ("उद्योगाचा प्रकार") on mobile */
  .search-card .search-field.select-field,
  .search-card .select-wrap,
  .search-row .select-field,
  .search-row .select-wrap {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* 3. Remove Industry / Category filter chips on mobile */
  .search-card #typeChips,
  .search-card .chip-row,
  .search-row .chip-row,
  #typeChips.chip-row {
    display: none !important;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE HEADER: BRAND META (BADGE & SUBTITLE) BELOW LOGO
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-header {
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
  }
  .site-header .container {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding: 0 12px !important;
  }
  .brand {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 3px !important;
    flex-shrink: 1 !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 28px !important;
    max-width: 125px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
  .brand-divider {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .brand-meta {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
  }
  .brand-badge {
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-size: 0.5625rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    padding: 1.5px 5px !important;
    border-radius: 3px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    background: var(--saffron, #E8710A) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  }
  .brand-sub {
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-size: 0.5625rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--green-d, #1D4ED8) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    max-width: 160px !important;
  }
  html.hc .brand-badge {
    background: #FFEB3B !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
  }
  html.hc .brand-sub {
    color: #FFEB3B !important;
  }
  .auth {
    width: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .auth .btn {
    min-height: 30px !important;
    height: 30px !important;
    padding: 0 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    line-height: 28px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   SHOWCASE BLOG CARDS & ARTICLE FAQ / REGISTRATION STYLES
   ========================================================= */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  margin-top: 24px !important;
}
.blog-card-showcase {
  background: var(--surface, #FFFFFF) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #CBD5E1) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}
.blog-card-showcase:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
  border-color: var(--green, #2563EB) !important;
}
.blog-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: #0B192C !important;
  display: block !important;
}
.blog-thumb-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease !important;
}
.blog-card-showcase:hover .blog-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}
.blog-cat-pill {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 12px !important;
  left: 12px !important;
  background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.88) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  padding: 4px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}
.blog-card-body {
  padding: 20px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
}
.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  color: #64748B !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.read-pill {
  background: #F1F5F9 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  padding: 2px 7px !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  font-size: 0.7rem !important;
}
.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.125rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  color: var(--navy-d, #0F172A) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.blog-card-title a {
  color: inherit !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.blog-card-showcase:hover .blog-card-title a {
  color: var(--green, #2563EB) !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}
.blog-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  color: var(--muted, #475569) !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
}
.blog-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  padding-top: 14px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
}
.btn-read-guide {
  font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--green, #2563EB) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.blog-card-showcase:hover .btn-read-guide {
  gap: 10px !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}
.verified-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  color: #16A34A !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* In-Page Advisory CTA Box */
.blog-advisory-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B192C 0%, #1E3A8A 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 32px 28px !important;
  margin-top: 36px !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18) !important;
}
.cta-text-side {
  max-width: 680px !important;
}
.cta-pill {
  background: #E8710A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  padding: 3px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}
.cta-heading {
  font-size: 1.375rem !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.cta-desc {
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 0.9375rem !important;
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}
.cta-buttons-side {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

/* Article FAQ & Solved Questions Styles */
.article-faq-section {
  margin: 36px 0 !important;
  padding: 24px !important;
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
}
.article-faq-title {
  font-size: 1.375rem !important;
  color: var(--navy-d, #0F172A) !important;
  margin: 0 0 18px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}
.faq-solved-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 16px 20px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.03) !important;
}
.faq-question {
  font-size: 1.0625rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #1E3A8A !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px !important;
}
.faq-answer {
  font-size: 0.9375rem !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* High-Impact Important-To-Know Advisory Notice */
.important-notice-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFBEB 0%, #FEF3C7 100%) !important;
  border: 2px solid #F59E0B !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 24px !important;
  margin: 30px 0 !important;
  color: #78350F !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) !important;
}
.important-notice-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  background: #D97706 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
  padding: 3px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}
.important-notice-title {
  font-size: 1.1875rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #92400E !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px !important;
}
.important-notice-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  color: #78350F !important;
  margin: 0 0 16px !important;
}
.important-notice-actions {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}
.btn-important-reg {
  background: #D97706 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
}
.btn-important-reg:hover {
  background: #B45309 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.btn-important-call {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #92400E !important;
  border: 1px solid #D97706 !important;
  padding: 10px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
}


/* =========================================================
   PERFECT UNIFORM 3-COLUMN BLOG SHOWCASE GRID
   ========================================================= */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  margin-top: 24px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }
}
.blog-grid .post,
.blog-grid .post.featured,
.blog-card-showcase,
.blog-card-showcase.featured {
  grid-column: auto !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  display: flex !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: var(--surface, #FFFFFF) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #CBD5E1) !important;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease !important;
  min-height: 100% !important;
}
.blog-grid .post:hover,
.blog-card-showcase:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
  border-color: var(--green, #2563EB) !important;
}
.blog-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 190px !important;
  max-height: 190px !important;
  min-height: 190px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: #0B192C !important;
  display: block !important;
}
.blog-thumb-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}
.blog-card-showcase:hover .blog-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.04) !important;
}
.blog-cat-pill {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 10px !important;
  left: 10px !important;
  background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.88) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;
  font-size: 0.71875rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  padding: 3px 8px !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}
.blog-card-body {
  padding: 16px 18px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
}
.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  color: #64748B !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.read-pill {
  background: #F1F5F9 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  padding: 2px 7px !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  font-size: 0.7rem !important;
}
.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: var(--navy-d, #0F172A) !important;
}
.blog-card-title a {
  color: inherit !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.blog-card-showcase:hover .blog-card-title a {
  color: var(--green, #2563EB) !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}
.blog-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.84375rem !important;
  color: var(--muted, #475569) !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
}
.blog-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  padding-top: 12px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
}
.btn-read-guide {
  font-size: 0.8125rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--green, #2563EB) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.blog-card-showcase:hover .btn-read-guide {
  gap: 9px !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}
.verified-tag {
  font-size: 0.71875rem !important;
  color: #16A34A !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PREMIUM SECTOR-TAILORED HERO SECTION & HIGH-IMPACT SHOWCASE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.sector-hero-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--accent-color, #E8710A);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sector-hero-wrap.theme-fpo {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #063d1e 0%, #0d5c2e 50%, #15803d 100%);
  --accent-color: #F28C28;
  --kpi-border: rgba(134, 239, 172, 0.35);
  --kpi-bg: rgba(6, 61, 30, 0.65);
}

.sector-hero-wrap.theme-livestock {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #091e3a 0%, #0f3a6a 50%, #0284c7 100%);
  --accent-color: #F59E0B;
  --kpi-border: rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.35);
  --kpi-bg: rgba(9, 30, 58, 0.65);
}

.sector-hero-wrap.theme-msme {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #090d16 0%, #0f172a 40%, #1e3a8a 75%, #1d4ed8 100%);
  --accent-color: #38BDF8;
  --kpi-border: rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.45);
  --kpi-bg: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
}

.sector-hero-wrap.theme-startup {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #130f30 0%, #2e1065 50%, #4338ca 100%);
  --accent-color: #8B5CF6;
  --kpi-border: rgba(216, 180, 254, 0.35);
  --kpi-bg: rgba(30, 16, 60, 0.65);
}

.sector-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 44px 0 38px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .sector-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 30px 0 24px;
  }
}

.hero-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.live-pulse-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22C55E;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22C55E;
  animation: pulseDot 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

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

.hero-main-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
}

.hero-main-title .highlight {
  color: var(--accent-color, #F28C28);
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-main-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.hero-kpi-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .hero-kpi-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.hero-kpi-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--kpi-bg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  border: 1px solid var(--kpi-border, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2));
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.hero-kpi-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-kpi-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero-kpi-text span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F28C28 0%, #E8710A 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(232, 113, 10, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(232, 113, 10, 0.6);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-helpline-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.hero-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: #000;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.hero-visual-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-visual-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.floating-stat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 4;
}

.floating-badge-top {
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
}

.floating-badge-bottom {
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 14px;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MODERN SECTOR SUBSIDY CALCULATOR & CARD UPGRADES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.portal-calc-card {
  background: var(--surface, #FFFFFF);
  border: 2px solid var(--border, #E2E8F0);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.calc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .calc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .portal-calc-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
}

.calc-input-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text, #1E293B);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.calc-select, .calc-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border, #CBD5E1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text, #1E293B);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.calc-select:focus, .calc-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--focus, #15803D);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.15);
}

.calc-result-box {
  background: var(--tint, #F0FDF4);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border, #86EFAC);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.result-highlight {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy-d, #14532D);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.result-summary {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--muted, #374151);
  margin: 0;
}

.result-action {
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Responsive Enhancements for Mobile Devices */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sector-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    padding: 24px 0 20px !important;
  }
  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }
  .hero-main-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  }
  .hero-kpi-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }
  .hero-actions-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .btn-hero-primary, .btn-hero-secondary {
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 14px 20px !important;
  }
  .hero-visual-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ENHANCED PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE HUB & SCHEMES DIRECTORY STYLING (GIGW 3.0 / PREMIUM)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Page Hero Section */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-d) 0%, var(--navy) 60%, var(--navy-l, #1D4ED8) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 56px 0 44px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--saffron, #F59E0B);
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
                    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.page-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.page-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Blogs & Schemes Layout */
.blogs-section {
  padding: 48px 0 80px;
  background: var(--band, #F8FAFC);
  min-height: 60vh;
}

.blogs-controls {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Modern Search Box */
.search-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--border, #BAE6FD);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 4px 8px 4px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.search-box::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-right: 12px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='%2364748B'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2.5' d='M21 21l-6-6m2-5a7 7 0 11-14 0 7 7 0 0114 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

#blogSearchInput {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-family: inherit;
}

#blogSearchInput::placeholder {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.clear-search-btn {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: none;
  color: #64748B;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.clear-search-btn:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: var(--navy-d);
}

/* Category Filter Tabs */
.category-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}

.cat-tab {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border, #BAE6FD);
  color: var(--navy, #1E3A8A);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.cat-tab:hover {
  background: var(--tint, #EFF6FF);
  border-color: var(--green);
  color: var(--green);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.cat-tab.is-active,
.cat-tab[aria-selected="true"] {
  background: var(--navy, #1E3A8A) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: var(--navy, #1E3A8A) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
}

/* Grid & Cards */
.blogs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--border, #BAE6FD);
}

.blog-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #0F172A;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-cat-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 2;
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted, #64748B);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.read-pill {
  background: var(--tint, #EFF6FF);
  color: var(--navy, #1E3A8A);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.38;
  color: var(--navy-d, #0F172A);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.blog-card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--green, #2563EB);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--muted, #475569);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  margin-top: auto;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-read-guide {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy, #1E3A8A);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-read-guide:hover {
  color: var(--green, #2563EB);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.verified-badge {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #15803D;
  background: #DCFCE7;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Article Dossier Template Styles (Full Responsive Container Layout) */
.article-wrap {
  padding: 36px 0 72px;
  background: var(--band, #F8FAFC);
  width: 100%;
}

.article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 360px;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--maxw, 1280px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.article-main {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  min-width: 0;
}

.article-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 88px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.sidebar-call-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: var(--green, #059669);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.sidebar-call-btn:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.1);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.sidebar-enquiry-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text, #334155) !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.sidebar-enquiry-btn:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-color: #94A3B8;
  color: var(--text, #0F172A) !important;
}

.scheme-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 20px 0 28px;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #E2E8F0);
}

.scheme-table th {
  background: var(--navy-d, #0F172A);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.scheme-table td {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: var(--text, #334155);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.scheme-table tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background: var(--tint, #F8FAFC);
}

.faq-accordion details {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-accordion details[open] {
  border-color: var(--green, #059669);
  background: var(--tint, #F0FDF4);
}

.faq-accordion summary {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-d, #0F172A);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-accordion summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--green, #059669);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-accordion details[open] summary::after {
  content: "−";
}

.faq-accordion p {
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: var(--muted, #475569);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .article-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .article-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
  .article-main {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-wrap {
    padding: 20px 0 48px;
  }
  .article-main {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .scheme-table th, .scheme-table td {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* Enhanced Scheme Showcase Card inside Schemes Rail (Matching FPO Quality) */
.card.blog-card-showcase {
  padding: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #BFDBFE) !important;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--green, #2563EB) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  background: var(--surface, #FFFFFF) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease !important;
  height: 100% !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16) !important;
  border-color: var(--green, #2563EB) !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase .blog-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 200px !important;
  min-height: 200px !important;
  max-height: 200px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: #1E3A8A !important;
  display: block !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase .blog-thumb-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase:hover .blog-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase .blog-cat-pill {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 12px !important;
  left: 12px !important;
  background: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.9) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  padding: 4px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase .blog-card-body {
  padding: 20px 22px 24px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase .blog-card-meta {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  color: var(--muted, #1E40AF) !important;
  margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase .blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--navy-d, #1E293B) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase .blog-card-title a {
  color: inherit !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase:hover .blog-card-title a {
  color: var(--green, #2563EB) !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase .blog-card-desc {
  color: var(--muted, #475569) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
  margin: 0 0 14px !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase .card-actions {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase .link-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  padding: 10px 12px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--green, #2563EB) !important;
  color: var(--green, #2563EB) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.825rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase .link-btn:hover {
  background: var(--tint, #EFF6FF) !important;
}
.card.blog-card-showcase .btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  padding: 10px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.825rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Priority Schemes & Blog Cards Grid View Layout */
.schemes-grid, .rail, .blogs-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  margin-top: 24px !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .schemes-grid, .rail, .blogs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
}