Bihar Teen Sets International Record by Reaching Level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga
Shubham Kumar, a 19-year-old from Dighwara, Bihar, has been recognized by the International Book of Records for reaching Level 22,222 in the mobile game Candy Crush Saga on July 5, 2026. This achievement, listed under the category "Highest Level Achieved in Candy Crush Saga (Teenager)," highlights his extensive progress in the popular puzzle game. While details about his gameplay duration or academic background remain undisclosed, his milestone has attracted notable attention online and within the gaming community.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (64/100). Lens Score 29/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, economictimes, news18, moneycontrol, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 6 Oct, 09:53 am. Other outlets followed.