🐛 Bug: External links open in the same tab instead of a new tab

[Tushar8466]

Describe the bug

When clicking on external links throughout the application, the destination page loads in the same browser tab, replacing the current page. Expected behavior is that external links should open in a new tab so users don't lose their current context/position.

Steps To Reproduce

• Navigate to Home Page
• Click on any external link
• Observe that the page opens in the same tab

Expected Behavior

External links should open in a new browser tab (i.e., using target="_blank" ).

Actual Behaviour

Clicking an external link navigates away from the current page within the same tab.

Suggested Fix

Add target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" to all external anchor tags. If links are rendered dynamically (e.g., from Markdown or a rich-text renderer), ensure the renderer is configured to apply these attributes to external URLs.

Screenshots

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Device Information [optional]

- OS:MacOS
- Browser:Chrome
- version:

Are you working on this issue?

Yes

Do you think this work might require an [Architectural Decision Record (ADR)]? (significant or noteworthy)

Yes

[Tushar8466]

@vtushar06 I would like to work on this issue

[Utkarsh-123github]

Hi @Tushar8466
This type of issue has been raised many time. I'd suggest that please go through website and fix this almost everywhere where it occurs.
Thank you!

[Tushar8466]

Hi @Utkarsh-123github! 👋

Just wanted to give a quick update — after investigating, I found exactly
3 external links that were opening in the same tab instead of a new one.
I've gone ahead and fixed all of them by adding target="_blank" and
rel="noopener noreferrer" to each of those anchor tags.

The PR is up for review whenever you get a chance. Happy to make any
changes if needed!

Thanks 🙏

[Utkarsh-123github]

Thanks @Tushar8466