Active Matrimonial CMS v5.3

System Requirements
- PHP Version Upgrade: Minimum required PHP version is now 8.2 for optimal performance and compatibility.
- Laravel Framework Update: Upgraded to Laravel 10+ for improved security, performance, and modern features.

Frontend Improvements
- Homepage Design Enhancements: Polished visual updates for a cleaner and more modern appearance.
- New Registration Form Animation: Registration form now smoothly slides in from the right when clicking “Register”. (Optional – toggle available from Admin Panel)
- Box Border Refinement: Fixed alignment issues on the Homepage and Active Members page for consistent layout presentation.
- “Trusted by Millions” Section Revamp: Redesigned text holder for improved readability and aesthetics.
- Unified Button Styling: All homepage buttons now share a consistent shape and style to enhance visual coherence.

Enhanced Member Gallery with Fancybox Integration:
- Member gallery images now open in a modern lightbox (Fancybox), allowing smooth navigation between images without leaving the page.
Offers a more elegant and interactive experience when viewing profile photos.

Admin Panel Enhancements
- Admin Panel UI Update: Refreshed design with improved navigation and a more intuitive layout for easier and user friendly admin operations.
- Image Encoding Handler Added: New setting in the admin panel allows configuration of image encoding options for better customization and performance.

Member Management Upgrades
- Improved Member Listings: Member section has been expanded with categorized views:
- Deactivated Profiles: Lists members who have voluntarily deactivated accounts.
- Blocked Members: Displays all admin-blocked users.
- Approved Members: Visible when verification is enabled; shows verified and approved users.
- Pending Members: Contains users awaiting verification approval. Admins can review submitted documents and form data directly.

Pending Members Status Indicators: Each pending member now displays one of the following statuses:
- Not Applied: No verification documents submitted.
- Pending Approval: Documents submitted and awaiting admin review.

Mobile Number Visibility & Search:
- Mobile numbers are now shown in all member listing pages.
- Search by Mobile Number is now supported for faster user lookup.

Fixes & Functional Updates
- Payment Gateway Fixes: Stability issues with PhonePe, Razorpay, and Instamojo have been resolved for smoother and more reliable transactions.
- Profile Accordion Behavior Update:
Automatic collapse of previously opened sections has been removed.
Accordions now support manual multi-section opening, improving profile data navigation.