Bihar Teen Shubham Kumar Sets Record by Reaching Level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga
Shubham Kumar, a 19-year-old from Dighwara, Bihar, has been recognised by the International Book of Records for reaching Level 22,222 in the mobile puzzle game Candy Crush Saga on July 5, 2026. This achievement marks the highest level attained by a teenager in the game. While details about his gameplay duration or personal background are not disclosed, Kumar has continued progressing beyond this milestone, with the game community noting levels above 23,000.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 29/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 6 Oct, 09:53 am. Other outlets followed.