i would rather not use WU to receive payment. Even if they start WU payments be aware that with WU (india) - You can receive max 12 times in a year and limit is $2500 monthly. - If the amount is less than Rs. 50k you will get paid by cash else only cheque. I believe RBI wont allow this for long time because of foreign exchange controls.
Yes! Western Union can be use for alternative purpose but if you are eligible to get payments through standard delivery then you can stick on it
Yea , WU isn't good as olddocks stated above.I have used them before.It is good that google send checks and checks are more secure as well.
I think google makes a lot of revenue from indian advertisers and publishers therefore they should take india seriously